Crime & Safety

Fatal Crash on Swan Island

Police say a 47-year-old-man was killed in the crash.

Portland Police say that a 47-year-old man was killed in early morning crash Wednesday on Swan Island in North Portland. The man was speeding south on North Basin Avenue when he crashed into a truck.

The truck driver, a 49-year-old man, stayed on scene and cooperated with police, they say. He did not show any signs of impairment.

The crash happened around 5:30 in the morning just north of Emerson Street.

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The road was closed for several hours, reopening around 10:00 a.m..

Police have not released the name of either driver.

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The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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