Driver dies after crashing into tree in N. Portland Updated Feb 10, 2021; Facebook Share *** A driver died in a single car crash Monday afternoon on North Columbia Boulevard, Portland police said. Police responded about 12:59 p.m. in the 5000 block of Columbia and found a car crashed into a tree. The crash closed Columbia across all lanes from North Portsmouth Avenue to North Fiske Avenue, police said. No details about the crash were released. This is the ninth fatal crash in Portland this year, police said. -- Jaimie Ding Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.