Crime & Safety
Portland Traffic Alert: Deadly Crash Likely Caused by Medical Event
Happened just before Noon on Northeast Columbia Boulevard.

A fatal crash Tuesday morning on the 7800 block of Northeast Columbia Boulevard was the likely result if a medical event, Portland Police said.
A pickup truck driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a pole.
The man died.
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Based on witness statements and examination of the scene, officers concluded the crash was probably preceded by a medical situation.
The road was closed for several hours.
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