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July 14, 2026: Portland police say a motorcycle crash on East Burnside Street turned deadly late Monday night. Part of the road stayed closed while the Major Crash Team investigated, and police asked witnesses to contact them with case number 26-203575.
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Published July 14, 2026
Portland police say a motorcycle crash on East Burnside Street killed the rider late Monday night and shut down part of the roadway in northeast Portland.
KATU reported that Burnside was closed between Northeast 23rd Avenue and Northeast 25th Avenue after the collision. Police said the motorcyclist did not survive their injuries. The other driver remained at the scene, according to Portland police.
The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team responded and is leading the investigation. Police also asked anyone with information to email crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov (opens in a new tab) and include case number 26-203575.
For families after a fatal crash, the first records matter. Police reports, witness names, scene photos, and medical records can help clarify what happened and preserve details before they disappear. That kind of documentation can matter in a wrongful death case or other civil claim tied to a crash like this. Families looking for guidance can review our page on Wrongful Death.
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