The East County Vehicular Crimes Team (ECVCT) is investigating a serious, single vehicle crash in Wood Village that resulted in the death of one person.

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at around 11:20 p.m., Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to the 1000 block of NE 238^th Drive, after receiving a report of a serious crash. Deputies determined that a Volkswagen Jetta crashed and the driver was ejected from the car. That driver, the only person in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. 

Based on their investigation, ECVCT investigators believe the driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The Medical Examiner will determine if drugs or alcohol were a factor. 

During the initial investigation, NE 238^th Dr. was closed for several hours. The ECVCT investigation is ongoing. The name of the deceased driver will not be released until next of kin notifications are completed.

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The East County Vehicular Crimes Team (ECVCT) consists of specially trained law enforcement members from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. ECVCT investigates serious and fatal vehicle crashes and vehicular crimes in Gresham, Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale, Wood Village and unincorporated Multnomah County.