Portland, OR – Two Teens, Ages 15 & 17, Killed In Crash on SE Wildcat Mountain Dr
Portland, OR (July 23, 2022) – Two teens were left fatally wounded following a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday morning in Clackamas County. At around 4 a.m., on July 20, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the site of a crash that occurred on Southeast Wildcat Mountain Drive.
Reports from CCSO show that a truck was traveling on Southeast Wildcat Mountain Drive when it became involved in a crash. The vehicle struck a tree, causing severe damage to the pickup truck.
Two teenagers who are involved in the accident, ages 15 and 17, suffered fatal injuries. Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigations are underway at this time by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
We offer our warmest condolences to the families of the two teens who lost their lives in this motor vehicle accident.
Fatal Car Accidents in Oregon
Traffic crashes in Oregon take the lives of hundreds of people every year. Many innocent people end up suffering fatal injuries as a result of driver negligence. We see countless people die as a result of speeding and impairment. Other leading causes of fatal accidents include distractions and unsafe roadways.
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