Cause of MAX-Portland Streetcar crash still under investigation over a month later

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The cause of the Nov. 15 crash between a MAX train and Portland Streetcar remains under investigation more than a month after the rail cars collided near the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Holladay Street in Northeast Portland.

TriMet spokesperson Tyler Graf told KOIN 6 News that officials aren’t expected to determine a cause until mid-January at the earliest.

"As of right now, the investigation is ongoing," Graf said.

Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries suffered during the crash, including a Portland Streetcar driver who was briefly pinned in the driver’s compartment. The involved MAX and Portland Streetcar drivers were both placed on leave during the investigation.