On February 20th, 2022, local police officers attempted life-saving measures on two juveniles after a severe pedestrian accident in Sherwood around 7 p.m. Unfortunately, the two young adults suffered extreme injuries that resulted in their deaths. Throughout Oregon, young adults are among some of the most vulnerable to pedestrian accidents. Portland residents continue to express…
Around 11:45 a.m. on March 25, 2022, Northeast Portland police officers responded to a call and found a 34-year-old Portland man dead on Northeast Marine Drive and 148th Avenue. After being hit by a tractor-trailer on Friday morning, Investigators spoke with the driver and determined that the man had intentionally jumped into the semi truck’s…
Too many Portland drivers have been turning a blind eye to our local speed limit signs, and more and more pedestrians are paying the ultimate price because of it. From 2017 to 2019, 75% of the 48 fatal pedestrian accidents in Portland resulted from a speeding driver. Excessive speed has long been a top contributor…
New research suggests that drivers of bigger vehicles, such as SUVs and pickup trucks, are substantially more likely to strike pedestrians than smaller vehicles when making turns. The study, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), may link the surging popularity of larger vehicles in the United States with the uptick in nationwide…
As Portland continues to grow, the city plans and constructs solutions to maintain the city’s economic vitality and character. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner that helps build and manage safe transportation systems for residents and visitors. Having accessible mobility to explore and travel throughout the city is fundamental to Portland’s…
Throughout the year, Oregon suffers from many fatalities and accidents. The Oregon Public Broadcasting System (OPB) reports that this year has the highest number of pedestrian deaths in 49 years, with 26 pedestrian fatalities. As we continue into the winter season, law enforcement expects to see a rise in traffic accidents due to weather changes….