Pedestrian killed in Barbur Boulevard crash
Clayton Chamberlin, 66, struck while crossing road in wheelchair in Southwest Portland
A man has died from injuries sustained after being struck in a crosswalk along Barbur Boulevard in Southwest Portland.
Portland Police Bureau responded to an injury traffic incident in the 3000 block of Southwest Barbur Boulevard at 8:33 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Officers said when they arrived on scene, they determined a single vehicle struck a pedestrian who was using a wheelchair to cross the road that night against the crosswalk signal.
The person struck was later identified as Clayton Chamberlin, 66. Medical personnel [were] called to the scene and began attempting lifesaving measures on the pedestrian, a PPB press release states. The pedestrian was rushed to an area hospital but later succumbed to their injuries.
Man in wheelchair killed in crash December 17 2020
Portland police say 56 people have died on city streets so far this year, five more than in all of 2019.
Portland traffic fatalities are nearing a grim milestone the highest number in 24 years.
Police said the 56th traffic fatality in the city this year occurred Wednesday evening when a vehicle collided with a wheelchair in Southwest Portland.
That is six more than the 50 deaths in 2019, which was the highest number since the 59 people killed on Portland streets in 1996.
The most recent victim is idntified as Clayton Chamberlin, 66. His next of kin has been notified of his death.
Man in wheelchair killed in crash December 17 2020
Portland police say 56 people have died on city streets so far this year, five more than in all of 2019.
Portland traffic fatalities are nearing a grim milestone the highest number in 24 years.
Police said the 56th traffic fatality in the city this year occurred Wednesday evening when a vehicle collided with a wheelchair in Southwest Portland.
That is six more than the 50 deaths in 2019, which was the highest number since the 59 people killed on Portland streets in 1996.
The most recent victim is idntified as Clayton Chamberlin, 66. His next of kin has been notified of his death.
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