Motorcyclist killed in Friday's I-5 crash near Marquam Bridge identified

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Portland, Oregon
Interstate-5 just south of the Marquam Bridge, near the 299A/Lake Oswego exit
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Portland Oregon in Portland, Oregon: A 60-year-old motorcyclist, Jason A. Doherty, was killed on Interstate-5 in Portland just south of the Marquam Bridge on Friday after 6 p.m. He was riding a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle with a sidecar southbound on I-5, took a left turn off the Marquam Bridge, and the motorcycle suddenly veered at a sharp angle, left the travel lane, and struck a highway barrier near the 299A/Lake Oswego exit. Life-saving measures were attempted by Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and Portland Fire and Rescue crews, but Doherty died at the scene. He was wearing a half-shell novelty helmet that was not DOT approved.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jason A. Doherty Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Motorcyclist killed in Friday's I-5 crash near Marquam Bridge identified

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