Amtrak Hits Car On Tracks At Intersection, Driver Deceased. (Photo)
- 06/23/26
On 6/23/26 at approximately 2:43 PM, Milwaukie Police responded to the intersection of SE Harrison St. and SE 31st Ave. on report of a vehicle which was struck by a train. Officers arrived and found a white sedan had been struck by an Amtrack train which was travelling Southbound through the crossing located adjacent to SE Harrison St. and Se 31st. Ave. Officers learned there was a single female occupant of the vehicle still inside and in critical condition.
Clackamas Fire crews were able to remove the female from the vehicle, and she was transported to a local hospital. We have learned the female has succumbed to her injuries and is deceased. The name of driver is withheld pending notification of family.
Initial reports are the vehicle was parked on the train tracks facing Westbound and stationary in the lane of travel with the arms down. An Amtrak train travelling Southbound struck the vehicle and moved it South into the area East of the tracks. The train stopped immediately and Amtrak personnel began to work with investigators.
Clackamas County interagency reconstruction and forensic team is investigating the scene. A PGE power pole was impacted by the vehicle in the process and knocked out power to several residents. PGE is working to restore and repair the damaged lines. Amtrak Police are also investigating the incident. The incident is not suspected to be criminal in nature.The road may be closed for several more hours.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Milwaukie Police tip line at 503-786-7425 or email police@milwaukieoregon.gov. No further information is available at this time.
Amtrak Hits Car On Tracks At Intersection, Driver Deceased. (Photo)
- 06/23/26
On 6/23/26 at approximately 2:43 PM, Milwaukie Police responded to the intersection of SE Harrison St. and SE 31st Ave. on report of a vehicle which was struck by a train. Officers arrived and found a white sedan had been struck by an Amtrack train which was travelling Southbound through the crossing located adjacent to SE Harrison St. and Se 31st. Ave. Officers learned there was a single female occupant of the vehicle still inside and in critical condition.
Clackamas Fire crews were able to remove the female from the vehicle, and she was transported to a local hospital. We have learned the female has succumbed to her injuries and is deceased. The name of driver is withheld pending notification of family.
Initial reports are the vehicle was parked on the train tracks facing Westbound and stationary in the lane of travel with the arms down. An Amtrak train travelling Southbound struck the vehicle and moved it South into the area East of the tracks. The train stopped immediately and Amtrak personnel began to work with investigators.
Clackamas County interagency reconstruction and forensic team is investigating the scene. A PGE power pole was impacted by the vehicle in the process and knocked out power to several residents. PGE is working to restore and repair the damaged lines. Amtrak Police are also investigating the incident. The incident is not suspected to be criminal in nature.The road may be closed for several more hours.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Milwaukie Police tip line at 503-786-7425 or email police@milwaukieoregon.gov. No further information is available at this time.
