The pedestrian killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on March 9, 2025, has been identified as Roger R. Lee, 86, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death.
The early investigation suggests Lee was crossing Southeast Powell Boulevard when he was struck and killed by a motorcycle traveling eastbound. The motorcyclist did not show any signs of impairment.
No further information will be released at this time.
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Pedestrian Killed by Motorcycle, Major Crash Team Investigating
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 9:09 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to reports of a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 67th Avenue. Officers arrived to find a pedestrian who had been struck by a motorcycle and who died at the scene. The motorcycle rider suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team has responded to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, Southeast Powell Boulevard will be closed from Southeast 66th Avenue to Southeast 70th Avenue.
If anyone has information about the incident, please contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov, attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 25-061811.
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