Lawsuit claims ex-Oregon congressman ran red light injuring Portland motorist

Former U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer has been accused of running a red light and entering the path of another motorist, causing a crash last year.

Ricky Krecklow claims he was driving an SUV west on Northeast Weidler Street when Blumenauer entered his path of travel, from 102nd Avenue, around 9 a.m. on May 23, 2025.

Blumenauer, a Portland Democrat who left Congress in January 2025, had a red light when his Toyota entered the intersection, the litigation claims…

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