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Two Portland police officers were treated for minor injuries early Tuesday after their patrol vehicle was struck by another car that fled the scene in Southeast Portland, authorities said.
The crash occurred at about 2:40 a.m. on Jan. 13, 2026, near Southeast 148th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street. Officers assigned to the Portland Police Bureau’s East Precinct were responding to a call with lights and sirens activated when another vehicle collided with their marked patrol car.
The impact caused significant damage to the passenger side of the police vehicle and deployed all airbags, police said. One officer was trapped inside the vehicle and could not exit until crews from Portland Fire & Rescue arrived and forced open the passenger-side door.
Both officers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and were later released.
Police said the other vehicle involved in the crash fled the scene. Investigators are searching for a dark-colored Chevrolet Suburban believed to have front-end damage, including damage to the front bumper.
“I am incredibly thankful that both officers are okay and were able to go home,” Portland Police Chief Bob Day said in a statement. “This could have been much worse, and we’re grateful for the quick response from our partner agencies.”
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Portland Police Bureau at [email protected] and reference case number 26-11604.
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