CRASH INVESTIGATORS RESPOND TO SECOND FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN SIX DAYS
Gresham, Ore.—A traffic crash resulted in Gresham’s 12th traffic fatality this year. Shortly before 7:00 p.m., Gresham police officers and medical personnel responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and minivan, in the 17600 block of SE Division St. When medical personnel arrived, they determined the motorcycle rider had died as a result of the crash. The driver of the minivan stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
The East Metro Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) responded to the scene and is investigating the crash just 5 days after responding to another fatal motorcycle involved crash on 181 Ave. near Wilkes Rd. Investigators are looking into whether speed and other factors contributed to today’s crash. Traffic on SE Division St. between 174 Ave. and 182 Ave. is closed for the investigation and expected to re-open at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not already spoken with an officer is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2719.
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