Portland, OR (January 10, 2026) – A late-night crash with injuries was reported on Thursday near the intersection of Southeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Southeast Taylor Street in Southeast Portland. The incident occurred at approximately 10:27 p.m. MST and prompted a rapid response from local emergency crews.
Paramedics provided care to at least one injured individual at the scene. Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of people involved or the extent of their injuries.
The area surrounding SE MLK Jr Blvd and SE Taylor is a well-traveled zone, particularly at night due to nearby nightlife and commercial activity. Traffic was briefly impacted as crews worked to treat victims and clear the roadway.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash. No additional details have been released at this time.
Our thoughts are with those injured, and we hope for a swift and complete recovery.