PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Authorities announced the reopening of southbound Interstate 5 just south of the Marquam Bridge at approximately 10:30 p.m. Friday following a fatal motorcycle crash.
The crash occurred at 6:15 p.m. at the southbound I-5 exit 299A/Lake Oswego, prompting the closure of the freeway.
First responders found a motorcycle rider deceased at the scene. Initial reports indicate no other vehicles were involved.
This incident marks the second motorcyclist fatality on I-5 in Portland within two days; another rider died in a crash on the northbound lane on Thursday.
Drivers are advised to utilize I-205 as an alternative route while southbound traffic reroutes onto I-405 northbound.
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is requesting anyone with information about the crash to submit a tip referencing case number 26-178327 at crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov.
A Portland Police spokesperson confirmed, “This is the 20th traffic-related fatality this year in Portland, and the second in a span of 25 hours,” noting it is the 8th incident involving a motorcycle or gas-powered scooter.