Motorcyclist dead after crashing into car, allegedly during street race, on North Marine Drive in Portland, Oregon
Modified Date:
Mon, 04/19/2021 - 2:07pmAccident Date:
Monday, April 19, 2021Person who died in motorcycle crash may have been street racing, Portland police say
Police cited Raphael Andres Orozco, 19, for reckless driving. Orozco was driving a Mercedes sedan at the time of the crash.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Street Racing AccidentsPeople Involved:
Raphael Andres Orozco
Roadway:
North Marine DriveCity:
Portland, ORCounty:
Multnomah County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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