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July 25, 2026: Portland police say two riders were critically injured late Friday after a crash involving two motorcycles at Northwest St. Helens Road and Northwest Front Avenue. Investigators closed part of St. Helens Road while the Major Crash Team examined the scene.
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Published July 27, 2026
Two motorcyclists were taken to a hospital after a late-night crash in Northwest Portland on Friday, July 24, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
Police said officers were called at 11:14 p.m. to Northwest St. Helens Road and Northwest Front Avenue for a collision involving two motorcycles. When they arrived, both drivers were down in the roadway. Paramedics took both riders to a nearby hospital, and police said both were in critical condition. One rider had life-threatening injuries.
The Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team is investigating. Northwest St. Helens Road was closed between Northwest Front Avenue and Northwest Balboa Avenue while investigators worked the scene.
When a motorcycle crash leads to critical injuries, the first days usually matter most for medical records, witness accounts, and the police report. Riders and family members often need to confirm who responded, where the vehicles were taken, and what evidence was preserved before the roadway reopened.
Police asked anyone with information who has not already spoken with investigators to email crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov (opens in a new tab), attention TIU, and reference case No. 26-215631. For injured riders and families sorting through insurance and hospital care, a careful record of the crash scene can help with later questions about what happened and who was involved.
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