The man killed in a crash on January 2, 2026, has been identified as 66-year-old Stephen W. Hicks. His family has been notified of his death.
The preliminary investigation has revealed a man riding an e-scooter was traveling southbound in the northbound bike lane when he collided with what was determined to be a gasoline powered mini-motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction in the bike lane. Both individuals were wearing helmets. It is not believed impairment was a factor in the crash.
If anyone has information about this crash, and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: TIU and reference case number 26-1563.
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One Deceased in Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Crash
On Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:55 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to East Precinct responded to a report of a crash at Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Tibbetts Street. When they arrived, officers found a crash involving a motorcycle and an e-scooter. Portland Fire & Rescue confirmed that the motorcyclist died at the scene. The driver of the e-scooter was transported to the hospital via AMR with non-life threatening injuries.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to investigate. During the investigation, Southeast 122nd Avenue is closed between Southeast Division Street and Southeast Powell Boulevard.
If anyone has information about this crash and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: TIU and reference case number 26-1563.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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