
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts SB I-5 at Marquam Bridge, Portland
Southbound Interstate-5 is closed south of the Marquam Bridge after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash left the rider deceased; Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is investigating, with traffic detoured onto NB I-405 and possible use of I-205 as a bypass. No other vehicles were involved. This year Portland has recorded 20 traffic fatalities, including 8 involving motorcycles or gas-powered scooters; case number 26-178327; PIO not at scene.













