The incident transpired shortly before 2 p.m. March 8, in the area of Northeast 57th Avenue near Northeast Klickitat Street
Portland, OR – Three people were hospitalized after a crash involving pedestrians on Sunday afternoon in Northeast Portland, according to the authorities.
The incident transpired shortly before 2 p.m. March 8, in the area of Northeast 57th Avenue near Northeast Klickitat Street.
Preliminary reports indicate that a black truck collided with pedestrians near the intersection. The circumstances under which the pedestrians were hit were unclear.
Crews with the Portland Fire & Rescue arrived at the scene shortly after and attended to injured parties. The truck was found off the side of the road with significant damage.
Three people were transported by ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. One of them had serious injuries while the other two were taken to the trauma care center.
It’s unclear how many of the injured people were pedestrians and their identities were not immediately released.
The Portland Police Bureau also responded to the incident to conduct on-scene investigations.
Police have not released further details at this time. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation.
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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