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Motorcyclist dead in Southeast Portland crash


Police investigate a crash that left a motorcyclist dead at Southeast 6th Avenue and Morrison Street on Wednesday night, Oct. 5, 2022. (Still image from video: Aye Marie)
Police investigate a crash that left a motorcyclist dead at Southeast 6th Avenue and Morrison Street on Wednesday night, Oct. 5, 2022. (Still image from video: Aye Marie)
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A motorcyclist died in a crash with a minivan in Southeast Portland on Wednesday night, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

It happened around 7 p.m. at Southeast 6th Avenue and Morrison Street.

The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital where he died.

Police said they believe the motorcyclist’s speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash.

Medics examined the driver and passenger of the minivan, but neither were taken to the hospital.

Police have closed 6th Avenue between Belmont and Alder streets. Also, Morrison is closed between 7th and Grand avenues.

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