Portland, OR. – Official Release: The Medical Examiner determined the individual killed in a traffic crash on September 4, 2024, died of suicide. The Portland Police Bureau would like to remind the community that help is available for people struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. Suicide is preventable.
988 is the new way to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline where you will find confidential support for anyone who is in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.
It is also a number to call if you are a friend or loved one of someone in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.
You are not alone.
1 in 5 US Adults experience mental illness each year and suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34.
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 5:29p.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to North Precinct were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian-involved crash on Northeast Lombard Street at Northeast 42nd Avenue. Preliminary information suggests the pedestrian may have jumped from the 42nd Avenue overpass and fell on or was struck by a vehicle driving eastbound on Lombard Street. The reason the pedestrian jumped is unknown.
The injured pedestrian was transported to the hospital by ambulance, but died despite lifesaving efforts. The driver of the involved vehicle was the only occupant and was uninjured.
Information about the Portland Police Bureau’s Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and additional resources can be found by visiting https://www.portland.gov/police/divisions/behavioral-health-unit
As primary responders to crisis calls, all Portland Police Bureau officers receive basic Crisis Intervention Training as well as annual CIT refresher training. In addition, the Bureau has volunteer officers from a variety of patrol assignments on the Enhanced Crisis Intervention Team (ECIT). These officers will be the first responders dispatched by 9-1-1 to crisis calls that are determined to be related to an individual in crisis. ECIT officers receive additional training in order to identify risks during a behavioral crisis, utilize crisis communication techniques to help deescalate a person in crisis, and have knowledge of available community resources.
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