Two Portland Police officers suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 2:40 a.m., in the area of Southeast 148th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street, officers assigned to the Portland Police Bureau's East Precinct were responding to a call with lights and sirens when their marked patrol vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The collision caused significant damage to the passenger side of the police vehicle and resulted in all airbags deploying. One of the officers was unable to exit the vehicle until Portland Fire & Rescue arrived and pried open the passenger-side door. Both officers were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries and later released.
The vehicle that collided with the PPB vehicle fled the scene following the crash. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-colored Chevy Suburban. It should have front end damage to include damage to the front bumper.
"I am incredibly thankful that both officers are okay and were able to go home," Chief Bob Day said. "This could have been much worse, and we're grateful for the quick response from our partner agencies."
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 26-11604.
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