Portland, OR (June 22, 2026) – Two teenagers were hurt early on Saturday, June 20, after a rollover wreck on the Southeast Powell Boulevard ramp from northbound Interstate 205. The accident happened just before 2 a.m. in southeast Portland.
Police found a BMW 528 sedan upside down inside a fenced TriMet property where Interstate 205 crosses Powell Boulevard. The 19-year-old driver, identified as Kyrylo Novikov of Vancouver, and a 15-year-old girl were trapped inside.
Emergency units removed both teens from the car, and they were taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Police said both are expected to survive.
Investigators believe Novikov was speeding north on Interstate 205 before taking the Powell exit and leaving the roadway. The BMW hit a light pole, struck a tree, broke through the TriMet fence, and rolled into a parked bus.
Police said Novikov was partially thrown from the car. He was cited for driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, and recklessly endangering another person. The collision remains under review as police continue gathering details in the case.
We hope both teens continue to improve as they recover from their injuries.
What Makes Rollover Crashes More Dangerous?
High-speed driving can make it harder to stay in control near ramps and exits. Curves, lane changes, and short merge spaces may leave little time to correct a mistake. When a vehicle leaves the road at speed, fixed objects can increase the force of the hit.
Rollover crashes can cause severe harm because occupants may be thrown around inside the vehicle. Seatbelts reduce that risk, but they cannot prevent every injury in a violent rollover.
Bus depots, fences, poles, and trees can create added hazards near highways. Damage patterns, vehicle position, and witness accounts can help explain how a roadway accident unfolded before the final stop.
