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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Injury Crash After SUV Hits Pleasant Valley Home - 05/11/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MAY 11, 2026) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash involving a 47-year-old driver losing control of her SUV and crashing into a baby’s nursery in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood.

 

This investigation began around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, when the City of Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) received information about a crash in the 5800-block of Southeast Jenne Road.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Gresham Fire Department arrived to find that a black SUV had traveled down an embankment and crashed into a house, causing significant damage.

 

Based on the preliminary investigation, a 47-year-old woman driving southbound tried to pass a truck towing a trailer in a no-passing zone. As she moved into the northbound lane, she saw an oncoming vehicle and tried to merge back. During the maneuver, she sideswiped the truck and trailer, lost control, and went down the embankment.

 

The SUV crashed into a home, specifically impacting a baby’s nursery. Fortunately, the mother had removed the child from the room just minutes before the collision.

 

The American Red Cross will help the family with temporary housing.

 

Deputies anticipate issuing the driver a criminal citation for reckless driving and three counts of recklessly endangering another person.

 

No serious injuries were reported. Paramedics took the driver to a local hospital for evaluation. Deputies did not observe any signs of impairment at the scene.

 

Due to the nature of the crash, deputies closed Southeast Jenne Road in both directions between Southeast Circle Avenue and Southeast Baldry Street. There is no estimated time for reopening.

 

Three photos from the scene are being released.

 

When reporting on this incident, please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple "MCSO" agencies within the state of Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full agency name ensures public clarity and geographical accuracy.

 

The photos provided are authorized for use with proper credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

 

A Public Information Officer (PIO) from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

 

Image: A black SUV crashed through the side of a house, causing extensive structural damage to the wall and roof. Debris, including broken wood and insulation, is scattered around the vehicle. Multicolored holiday lights are still strung along the damaged roofline.

 

Image: Five firefighters in tan and red protective gear stand near a black SUV that has crashed through a wooden fence and into the side of a white house. The vehicle is wedged under a collapsed section of the roof, and debris is scattered across the ground in a wooded residential area.

 

Image: An elevated, behind-the-fence view showing a black SUV lodged into the side of a white house. The impact has caused a partial roof collapse, with roofing material and structural beams visible where the wall used to be. Debris and a broken wooden fence surround the crash site under a clear blue sky.

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Injury Crash After SUV Hits Pleasant Valley Home - 05/11/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MAY 11, 2026) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash involving a 47-year-old driver losing control of her SUV and crashing into a baby’s nursery in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood.

 

This investigation began around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, when the City of Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) received information about a crash in the 5800-block of Southeast Jenne Road.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Gresham Fire Department arrived to find that a black SUV had traveled down an embankment and crashed into a house, causing significant damage.

 

Based on the preliminary investigation, a 47-year-old woman driving southbound tried to pass a truck towing a trailer in a no-passing zone. As she moved into the northbound lane, she saw an oncoming vehicle and tried to merge back. During the maneuver, she sideswiped the truck and trailer, lost control, and went down the embankment.

 

The SUV crashed into a home, specifically impacting a baby’s nursery. Fortunately, the mother had removed the child from the room just minutes before the collision.

 

The American Red Cross will help the family with temporary housing.

 

Deputies anticipate issuing the driver a criminal citation for reckless driving and three counts of recklessly endangering another person.

 

No serious injuries were reported. Paramedics took the driver to a local hospital for evaluation. Deputies did not observe any signs of impairment at the scene.

 

Due to the nature of the crash, deputies closed Southeast Jenne Road in both directions between Southeast Circle Avenue and Southeast Baldry Street. There is no estimated time for reopening.

 

Three photos from the scene are being released.

 

When reporting on this incident, please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple "MCSO" agencies within the state of Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full agency name ensures public clarity and geographical accuracy.

 

The photos provided are authorized for use with proper credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

 

A Public Information Officer (PIO) from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

 

Image: A black SUV crashed through the side of a house, causing extensive structural damage to the wall and roof. Debris, including broken wood and insulation, is scattered around the vehicle. Multicolored holiday lights are still strung along the damaged roofline.

 

Image: Five firefighters in tan and red protective gear stand near a black SUV that has crashed through a wooden fence and into the side of a white house. The vehicle is wedged under a collapsed section of the roof, and debris is scattered across the ground in a wooded residential area.

 

Image: An elevated, behind-the-fence view showing a black SUV lodged into the side of a white house. The impact has caused a partial roof collapse, with roofing material and structural beams visible where the wall used to be. Debris and a broken wooden fence surround the crash site under a clear blue sky.

 

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