Child dies after 2-vehicle crash in North Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A child has died after a two-vehicle crash happened in Portland’s St. Johns Neighborhood Wednesday night.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, officers responded to reports of a crash at North Fessenden Street and North Mohawk Avenue around 9:05 p.m. Not only did officers find the two-car crash but also an unconscious child, believed to be 4 years old, in one of the cars.
Officials said the child was transported to a hospital by paramedics, with lifesaving efforts made. However, the child died. Several others who were involved in the crash were also transported to the hospital, including one man, one woman, and two other children, all with non-life-threatening injuries. The drivers who were involved in the crash both remained at the scene.
Police said North Fessenden Street between North Richmond Avenue and North Allegheny Avenue remains closed as the crash investigation continues.
This is a developing story. KOIN 6 News will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.