Crime & Safety

Portland Man Dies in Rollover Crash in Helvatia

Man was found by an off-duty officer from Hillsboro but it was too late.

A 46-year-old man from Portland died early Thursday morning when his Nissan struck a ditch and rolled over several times. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says the driver was speeding and failed to negotiate a turn.

The sheriff's office says that Christopher Smith was thrown from the car as it rolled over. He died at the scene.

An off-duty officer from Hillsboro came upon the crash around 6:00 Thursday morning and called it in. Investigators believe the crash happened around midnight.

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The crash is still under investigation.

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