Authorities were notified of the incident just before 5 p.m. January 2, near SE 122nd Avenue and SE Tibbetts Street
Portland, OR – A traffic collision between a motorcycle and a scooter rider left one person dead on Friday afternoon in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
Authorities were notified of the incident just before 5 p.m. January 2, near SE 122nd Avenue and SE Tibbetts Street.
A motorcycle rider reportedly crashed with a person on an e-scooter in the area under unclear circumstances.
The PPB and the Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the site of the accident and located the two involved parties.
The rider of the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. The scooter rider was transported to a hospital for treatement and was said to be in stable condition.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the two riders.
Both directions of SE 122nd Avenue were shut down between SE Powell Street and SE Division Street following the accident.
An investigation into the collision by the Portland Police Bureau is ongoing.
In 2024, Portland experienced a decrease in total traffic fatalities, with 58 lives lost, down from a 30-year high of 69 deaths in 2023. Despite this reduction, key risk factors and trends persist, with speeding, impairment, and dangerous road conditions continuing to be major concerns. A significant concentration of crashes (71% in 2024) occurs on the “High Crash Network” — a mere 8% of Portland’s streets. Key contributors to severe crashes in Portland include: Speeding, which was a factor in nearly 48% of 2024 traffic deaths. Impaired driving (alcohol and/or drugs) which was involved in 70% of deadly crashes between 2019 and 2023. Nighttime conditions, as 83% of 2024 traffic deaths occurred during dusk, night, or dawn. Vulnerable road users, with pedestrians accounting for 36% of all traffic deaths in 2024, a rate that is over double the national average. Vehicle type, as larger vehicles (SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) are associated with more severe outcomes in pedestrian and cyclist collisions due to their size and impact force. Hit-and-run crashes, which were up 60% in the five years between 2019 and 2023 compared to the prior five years. Socioeconomic factors, with community members experiencing homelessness being disproportionately affected, making up 21% of traffic deaths in 2024 despite representing a small fraction of the population.
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