PORTLAND, Ore. — Police have identified a man who died in a crash that shut down Northeast Sandy Boulevard from 109th to 112th avenues Friday morning in Portland.
Police said the man is 39-year-old Terrelle L. Tucker of Portland. He was the only person involved in the incident. His family has been notified of his death.
Shortly after 5 a.m. Friday, a vehicle crashed into some utility equipment at Northeast Sandy Boulevard and 112th Avenue, knocking down some cables. The downed cables were not live wires, police said.
Tucker was driving a white 2011 Buick Lacrosse. Police said he was traveling at a high rate of speed before hitting a raised center median, lost control and crashed through a power pole, a bus stop and two trees.
Responding paramedics found Tucker dead at the scene.
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Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact crimetips@portlandoregon.gov, attn: Traffic Investigations Unit. Please reference case No. 23-229827.
Police reported this is the 45th fatal crash in Portland this year.
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