Portland traffic latest: Motorcyclist, 21, ID'd in Thursday night crash

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Portland, Oregon
Interstate-5 northbound near Northeast Lombard Street
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Portland Oregon in Portland, Oregon: A 21-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Shea V. (also referenced as Heintz), died in a Northeast Portland crash on Thursday evening around 5 p.m. The motorcyclist was riding a black 2015 Kawasaki Ninja and was lane-splitting at high speed between lanes of congested traffic moving 20-30 mph on Interstate-5 northbound near Northeast Lombard Street. The motorcyclist struck a sedan and then the rear driver-side corner of a tractor trailer in the middle lane, and died at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Shea V. Please enter Unknown Fatal
Shea V. (Heintz) At-fault party

Original reporting

Portland traffic latest: Motorcyclist, 21, ID'd in Thursday night crash

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