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The motorcyclist who died in the October 2nd crash in the Centennial Neighborhood crash is being identified.
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UPDATE: The motorcyclist who died in the October 2nd crash in the Centennial Neighborhood crash is being identified.
The rider was Steven L. Lagrew, 37, of Portland. The initial investigation indicates he was riding a Yamaha R7 motorcycle eastbound on Southeast Division Street and collided with a 2015 Chevrolet Cruz that was turning into a parking lot. The driver and only occupant of the Chevrolet, an adult female, was not physically injured. No arrests have been made or citations issued at this point. The investigation is continuing.
If anyone has information about this crash and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Traffic Investigations Unit (TIU) and reference case number 26- 288014.
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***Original Message Below***
On Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:43 p.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to East Precinct and emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a report of a crash involving a motorcyclist and a driver at Southeast Division Street at Southeast 174th Avenue. When they arrived with EMS, the motorcycle rider was deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The involved driver remained at the scene.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate the crash. During the investigation, Southeast Division Street is closed between Southeast 174th Avenue and Southeast 175th Place.
If anyone has information about this crash and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Traffic Investigations Unit (TIU) and reference case number 26- 288014.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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