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Portland police say a motorcycle rider died after a March 21 crash with a vehicle at Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 28th Avenue. The Major Crash Team is investigating and asks witnesses to contact police.
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Published March 21, 2026
Portland police say a motorcyclist died after a crash with another vehicle in Southeast Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Officers responded at 2:09 p.m. to Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 28th Avenue, where paramedics took the rider to a hospital and the rider later died. (portland.gov (opens in a new tab))
According to the Portland Police Bureau, the driver of the other vehicle stayed at the scene. The bureau said its Major Crash Team is investigating the collision. During that work, Southeast Powell Boulevard was closed between Southeast 26th Avenue and Southeast 29th Avenue. (portland.gov (opens in a new tab))
Police asked anyone with information who had not already spoken with investigators to email the bureau’s tip line and reference case number 26-81395. The bureau also said additional information would be released when appropriate. (portland.gov (opens in a new tab))
For families and riders affected by a fatal crash, the first practical questions often involve police reports, witness statements, medical records, and insurance notices. A case like this can also lead to a wrongful death claim or a Motorcycle Accident Injury (opens in a new tab) matter, depending on the facts gathered by investigators and insurers. (portland.gov (opens in a new tab))
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