Driver presumed dead after car plunges into Columbia River off of Marine Drive in Portland, Oregon

Modified Date: 
Thu, 05/16/2019 - 4:03pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, February 18, 2016

Recovery underway after car crashes into Columbia River

 Water rescue crews responded to the Columbia River, near 159th Avenue and Northeast Marine Drive, after a car crashed into the river Thursday afternoon.

A witness saw the car go into the water, according to Portland police.

Rescue divers were called to the scene.

Recovery operation launched after car plunges into Columbia River

However, by Thursday evening, strong currents moved the buoy marker attached to the car and crews were forced to try and locate it again. 

Body found in car that crashed into Columbia River is lost as authorities pull car from water

The car was submerged in about 25 feet of murky water off Northeast Marine Drive, said Lt. Rich Tyler, a Portland Fire & Rescue spokesman. Authorities responded to the crash at about 3:20 p.m. Thursday.

Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
Marine Drive

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