Portland Police Bureau
11/23/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/23/2023 13:50
Traffic #ALERT: Southbound I-5 Closed After Fatal Crash on Marquam Bridge (Photo)
November 23, 2023 11:44
Southbound I-5 is closed at the Marquam Bridge after a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist.
On Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 9:46a.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of a crash on southbound I-5 midspan Marquam Bridge (lower deck). When they arrived they found a motorcyclist down with passers-by engaging in first aid efforts. The rider, an adult male, was transported to a hospital by ambulance. Despite lifesaving efforts, he died.
Preliminary investigation suggests the crash involved only the motorcyclist and no other motorists were involved.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to investigate the crash. During the investigation, all lanes of I-5 southbound are closed. The ramp from northbound I-405 Fremont Bridge to southbound I-5 is closed. The westbound I-84 to southbound I-5 ramp is also closed.
Southbound I-5 traffic can use I-405 southbound as a bypass, or exit to eastbound I-84. Traffic coming westbound I-84 can go northbound I-5 and then to I-405 southbound to bypass the crash. The ramps to the Morrison Bridge remain open. The Oregon Department of Transportation responded to assist with traffic control.
The Portland Police Bureau is seeking witnesses to this crash and what happened immediately before. If any witnesses have information, please e-mail [email protected] attn: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 23-304119.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate.
Photo descriptions:
1-Portland Police officers investigate the crash on the lanes of the freeway. One police motorcycle and 4 PPB SUVs are parked near the crash.
2- Portland police officers investigating a motorcycle crash on the freeway, PPB SUV parked in land with lights flashing
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