The driver of the fatal crash has been identified as 49-year-old Bruce W Morgan. The family has been notified.

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On June 4, 2020 at 12:09 a.m., a single vehicle crashed into a tree in the area of Northeast Prescott Street and Northeast 24 Avenue. The driver was transported to an area hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries. The Portland Police Traffic Division responded and took over the investigation.

A short time after arrival in the hospital the driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased. There were no other known injuries related to this crash.

As this is an open investigation there is no additional information at this time. When information becomes available this press release will be updated.

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