Portland man dies weeks after e-scooter crash caused by pothole

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man has died weeks after he was seriously injured in an e-scooter crash in Southeast Portland caused by a pothole, police announced Friday.

The original incident happened on Aug. 18, when 45-year-old Randy Lee Phelps was riding an e-scooter in the area of Southeast 52nd Avenue and Mitchell Street.

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Phelps hit a pothole in the street, then fell and severely injured his head, according to officials.

Police said he was taken to a hospital, but died from his injuries on Sept. 11…

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