Portland, OR – Injury Crash on SB I-5 at S Hood Ave

Portland, OR (May 6, 2025) – On May 6, a crash involving multiple vehicles on the southbound side of Interstate 5 near South Hood Avenue led to injuries. The Portland Police Bureau confirmed that the accident occurred around rush hour, involving at least two vehicles that collided near the freeway exit. Emergency responders arrived promptly and rendered aid to the injured before transferring them to local hospitals for further evaluation. The exact number of injured individuals has not yet been confirmed. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing emergency crews treating occupants on the roadside and assisting with vehicle removal. Officers and towing personnel worked to clear the damaged vehicles from the roadway. Investigators are still determining the sequence of events that led to the collision.

Our thoughts are with those who sustained injuries, and we wish them a smooth and complete recovery.