According to investigators, an e-scooter rider was traveling southbound in the northbound bike lane on SE 122nd Avenue at SE Tibbetts Street when they collided with a northbound mini-motorcycle driven by Hicks
Portland, OR – The man who died following a collision between a motorcycle and a scooter on Friday afternoon in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood has been identified by the Portland Police Bureau.
Stephen W. Hicks, 66, was killed in the accident that took place shortly before 5 p.m. January 2, in the area near SE 122nd Avenue and SE Tibbetts Street.
According to investigators, an e-scooter rider was traveling southbound in the northbound bike lane on SE 122nd Avenue at SE Tibbetts Street when they collided with a northbound mini-motorcycle driven by Hicks.
The PPB and the Portland Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of the accident and located the two involved riders. Hicks sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Medics transported the rider of the scooter to a hospital for treatement of non-life-threatening injuries and was said to be in stable condition. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the scooter rider.
According to Portland police, both riders were wearing their helmets at the time of the accident and none of them was suspected to have been riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Both sides of SE 122nd Avenue were shut down between SE Powell Street and SE Division Street as authorities worked at the scene. 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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