Motorcycle rider dies after crash

A traffic crash involving a motorcycle and passenger car resulted in a fatality. On June 12 at approximately 5:15 pm, Gresham police officers and medical personnel responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and passenger vehicle at NW Birdsdale Avenue. north of Division Street. When medical personnel arrived, they treated the motorcycle rider who was alert and communicating with responders. The rider was transported to an area trauma hospital for further evaluation and care. The driver of the passenger vehicle stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. 

Shortly before 8:00 pm, investigators learned that the motorcycle rider died at the hospital. The crash investigation has been assigned to an East Metro Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT). Speed, impairment and visibility are all factors that will be analyzed during this ongoing investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not already spoken with an officer is asked to call the Gresham Police tip line at 503-618-2719.