UPDATE: Amtrak Train Hits Car On Tracks - No Injuries (with Working Links) (Photo) - 02/22/26
UPDATE 2/22/26:
The driver of the black vehicle was identified and issued a criminal citation for "Failure to perform the duties of a driver" with other charges under consideration as the investigation is ongoing. Milwaukie Police would like to thank the public for their assistance and tips on this incident.
For clarity and as a safety public service message, the driver of this vehicle missed the turn for a local business driving onto the railroad tracks Eastbound as the tracks continue away from SE Harrison St. and the vehicle became stuck. When an accident like this occurs and the vehicle is stuck, do not try to remedy the situation yourself. it is imperative that the driver or a witness calls 911, and the driver or a witness looks quickly for the blue railroad ENS sign posted at ALL railroad crossings. On the blue ENS sign is a phone number and a rail crossing number. The dispatcher on this line can stop rail traffic quickly. While this is also important for Trimet Max line crossings, Max trains can stop much quicker than large passenger or freight trains. Attached is an example photo of the railroad blue sign and a link is provided to a railway safety public service announcement previously shared by Milwaukie Police in partnership with Operation Lifesaver About OR OL | Operation Lifesaver
- The right choices at rail grade crossings .. “LOOK, LISTEN & LIVE”.
- The right choices in and along railroad rights-of-way. . “STAY OFF, STAY AWAY, STAY SAFE”.
Milwaukie Police and Operation Lifesaver rail safety PSA https://youtu.be/-ymJFDwXEww
City of Milwaukie Oregon Official Website
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On 2/20/26 at approximately 6:35 PM, Milwaukie Police were called to the intersection of SE Harrison St. and SE Railroad Ave. on report of a black sedan which was stuck on the train tracks. Officers requested immediately that the railway managers stop train traffic. While Officers were enroute it was reported to dispatch that a train had struck the black vehicle.
Officers arrived, locating a black Ford Mustang coupe which had been struck by an Amtrack train. After being struck, the Mustang coupe was pushed off the tracks crashing into a vehicle parked in a nearby lot. The Amtrack train was able to stop a short distance away.
Officers were quickly able to learn no one was inside the vehicles at the time of the crash and no one was injured due to the crash in or around the vehicles or on the train. Witnesses reported that the Mustang was abandoned on the tracks by the driver, who had left the area. The Amtrak train suffered minor damage and was able to continue away from the scene.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Milwaukie Police at beglaua@milwaukiepolice.gov
or calling 503-786-7425. MiPD Case 26-898
