The Portland Police Bureau reports that two guys were critically hurt when their car crashed into a tree late Saturday night while participating in a street racing event.
According to officials, one man’s injuries are severe. At 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, police were called to North Marine Drive and North Bybee Lakes Road regarding a crash. Upon arrival, they discovered that the car had slammed into a tree.
The Portland Police Bureau’s tweet serves as a confirmation of the news:
Press Release: Traffic #ALERT: Single-Vehicle Crash with Life Threatening Injuries Closes N Marine Dr
Link: https://t.co/CXwGLRNigx pic.twitter.com/82SYjl32X2β Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 28, 2023
Authorities say that because of the severity of the injuries sustained by the two individuals, the bureau dispatched its Traffic Division Major Crash Team to the scene.
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While police reacted to the accident and investigated, North Marine Drive was closed between North Bybee Lakes Road and North Leadbetter Road.
