According to authorities, officers with the PPB East Precinct were responding to a call and the patrol car had the lights and sirens on when it was hit on the passenger side by a second vehicle
Portland, OR – A search is underway following an incident where a driver fled the scene after crashing into a Portland Police Bureau patrol vehicle, injuring two officers on Tuesday morning.
The wreck happened at around 2:40 a.m. January 13, on Southeast 148th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street.
According to authorities, officers with the PPB East Precinct were responding to a call and the patrol car had the lights and sirens on when it was hit on the passenger side by a second vehicle. The second driver fled the scene after the crash and remains at large.
The Portland Fire and Rescue crews responded to the crash scene and helped pull out one of the officers from the patrol vehicle. The other officer was able to exit the vehicle on their own.
Both officers were transported to a hospital with minor injuries and were later released. The crash caused major damage to the passenger side of the patrol car.
Authorities said the suspect was operating a vehicle believed to be a dark-colored Chevy Suburban. The vehicle may have front-end damage following the crash.
An investigation into the hit-and-run collision is ongoing.
Crash Statistics – Oregon & Multnomah County:
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon experienced an estimated 34,000 reported traffic crashes in 2024, resulting in more than 250 fatalities and thousands of injuries, with head-on and lane-departure collisions a significant contributing factor in rural highway fatalities. Multnomah County ’s rural roads, including stretches of 82nd Avenue, 122nd Avenue, Powell Boulevard, and Marine Drive, have historically seen higher-than-average serious collisions per capita compared to urban areas, often involving speed, loss of control, or head-on impact, according to ODOT Crash Data.
Head-on and loss-of-control collisions on rural highways can be deadly. Always drive within posted speed limits, remain alert and focused, and avoid distractions. On two-lane highways, maintain safe control of your vehicle at all times — your life and the lives of others depend on it.
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