I-5 southbound at Marquam Bridge reopens after deadly motorcycle crash
Summary
Motorcycle Crash Portland Oregon in Portland, Oregon: A motorcycle rider was found dead after a fatal crash near the southbound I‑5 exit 299A/Lake Oswego in Portland, Oregon, reported around 6:15 p.m. Friday. The incident involved only the motorcycle and no other vehicles. Police closed the freeway until it reopened at approximately 10:30 p.m., redirecting southbound traffic onto I‑405 northbound and asking drivers to use I‑205 as a bypass. This crash is the second motorcyclist fatality on I‑5 in Portland within 25 hours, bringing the year’s traffic‑related fatalities to 20 and the year’s motorcycle or scooter fatalities to eight.
Original reporting
I-5 southbound at Marquam Bridge reopens after deadly motorcycle crash