A weeklong search in the Willamette River has ended with the recovery of a body believed to be the final victim of a high-speed crash that sent a vehicle into the water and left multiple people dead.
The incident began on April 6, when a car carrying four occupants crashed near Portland’s downtown waterfront after reportedly fleeing at a high rate of speed. According to investigators, the vehicle entered the river following a chaotic sequence that unfolded after law enforcement attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Authorities have indicated the car was traveling recklessly prior to the crash, though the exact circumstances leading to the vehicle entering the water remain under investigation.
Emergency responders arriving at the scene were faced with a rapidly evolving situation that transitioned from rescue to recovery. Two individuals were confirmed dead in the immediate aftermath, while a third occupant survived with injuries described as non-life-threatening. A fourth person remained unaccounted for, prompting an extensive search effort that continued for several days…