The motorcyclist killed in a crash on May 13, 2025, has been identified as David A. Dahlen, 55, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death.
Anyone with information about this crash, who has not spoken with police, is asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attention Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 25-125041.
This is the ninth traffic-related fatality of 2025.
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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash in Southeast Portland
A motorcyclist is deceased following a crash in Southeast Portland.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the area of Southeast 80th Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard on reports of a crash involving a motorcyclist and a van. When they arrived, officers located an adult male motorcyclist suffering from serious injuries. The individual was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the van stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
The Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team is responding to investigate. Several blocks of Southeast Powell Boulevard will be closed to traffic during the investigation.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attention Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 25-125041.
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