The fatal collision occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on June 18, 2026, on northbound Interstate 5 just north of Lombard Street.
Portland, OR – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in North Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to Portland Police.
The fatal collision occurred at 5:01 p.m. on June 18, 2026, on northbound Interstate 5, North Columbia Boulevard
According to the police, a motorcyclist collided with a passenger vehicle at the intersection. Authorities have not released additional details regarding how the crash occurred.
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Information regarding injuries to the occupant or occupants of the car was not immediately available.
Portland Police officers and other emergency responders arrived at the scene and conducted an investigation into the fatal collision.
The crash caused major traffic disruptions in the area. All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 between North Lombard Street and North Columbia Boulevard were closed for more than five hours while authorities processed the scene. The roadway was reopened shortly after 10:30 p.m.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and investigators have not disclosed any contributing factors.