Deadly crash temporarily closes N Columbia Blvd, investigation underway

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An investigation is underway after a fatal crash along North Columbia Boulevard drew a large presence from Portland police Friday night, authorities said.

Portland police said they responded at 7:17 pm to reports of a crash near N Columbia and North Hurst Way. When officers arrived, they found a man dead at the scene. Two involved drivers in separate vehicles remained at the scene.

PPB added the Major Crash Team responded, with the investigation shutting down a portion of North Columbia Boulevard from North Fiske Avenue to North Chautauqua Boulevard…

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