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Portland police say the pedestrian killed on northbound I-5 near the I-84 ramp on February 2, 2026, was 45-year-old Michael Scott American Horse. Investigators said they found no sign of impairment or criminal conduct by the driver involved.
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Published February 5, 2026
Portland police have identified the pedestrian killed in a February 2 freeway crash as 45-year-old Michael Scott American Horse. The bureau said his family has been notified.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, officers responded at 4:09 a.m. on Monday, February 2, to reports of a pedestrian struck on northbound I-5 at the exit to eastbound I-84, just north of the Southeast Water Avenue exit. Paramedics took the person to an area hospital, where he later died.
Police said the driver stayed at the scene. The Major Crash Team investigated, and investigators said they did not detect any sign of impairment or criminal conduct by the driver involved. The bureau said nothing further would be released at that time.
Crashes involving people walking often leave families sorting through medical records, police reports, and insurance questions at the same time. For families facing a fatal collision, the immediate questions usually center on the crash report, witness information, and whether any other evidence needs to be preserved.
Anyone with information about the crash who has not already spoken with police was asked to email the Portland Police Bureau and reference case number 26-31872.
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