UPDATE: Driver Killed In Single Vehicle Crash On Airport Way Identified -11/30/24

The driver killed in the single vehicle crash on November 20th in the 13800 block of Northeast Airport Way is identified as Cedric D. Willis, 42, of Vancouver, Washington. His family has been notified of his death. Preliminary investigation revealed that he was driving a blue 2018 Ford F-150 pickup on Northeast Airport Way when he lost control, left the roadway, and his vehicle rolled over. Excessive speed has been determined to be a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation. ###PPB### ***Original Message Below*** A fatal rollover crash investigation is underway on Northeast Airport Way in the Argay Terrace Neighborhood. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 8:15 p.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a report of a crash in the 13800 block of Northeast Airport Way. When they arrived, they found a crash involving a single vehicle that rolled over, off the roadway, and came to rest in a parking lot. The driver was deceased at the scene. The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate the crash. During the investigation, Northeast Airport Way is closed westbound from Northeast 148th Avenue to Northeast 138th Avenue. Eastbound lanes remain open, however drivers are asked to use extra caution in that area. If anyone has information about this crash and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 24-298146. The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate. ###PPB###