A fatal collision occurred in Southeast Portland last Friday, claiming the life of a motorcyclist after their motorcycle crashed with an e-scooter, as reported by KATU. The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. near the intersection of Southeast 122nd Avenue and Tibbetts Street, the Portland Police Bureau confirmed through The Outlook Online, reporting the subsequent closure of 122nd Avenue between Division Street and Powell Boulevard as the investigation ensued.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene while the rider of the e-scooter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital, according to KPTV that same area is part of the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, an area now marked by this tragic event, police have been urging anyone with information about the collision to contact them by e-mail with case number 26-1563 as a reference.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team has taken up the investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the collision. The incident has reignited conversations about the safety of e-scooters and their integration into the urban traffic landscape, which has been fraught with contention and concern since their introduction…