Fatal Crash
Man Dies in Crash Following Police Pursuit on I-205 in Clackamas County
Incident record
February 12, 2026
I-205
Clackamas County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Police: Clackamas County
Report body
A man died in a crash that occurred at the end of a police chase on I-205 in Clackamas County, Oregon, according to KPTV.
Details surrounding the pursuit, including what prompted police to initiate the chase, have not been released. It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone else was injured in the crash.
The stretch of I-205 where the crash took place has not been specified, and authorities have not indicated whether the roadway required closure for the investigation.
No additional information about the man who died, including his age or hometown, has been made public at this time.
This report is based on preliminary information from KPTV. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
Oregon accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (ORS 12.110).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (ORS 30.020).)
- Fault rule
- Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: you recover only if your fault is not greater than the other parties' combined fault; at 51% you are barred.
- Citations
- ORS 12.110 (SoL); ORS 30.020 (wrongful death); ORS 31.600 (comparative fault)
- Crash report agency
- Investigating agency for the police report; drivers must also file their own Accident/Insurance Report (DMV form 735-32) in qualifying crashes.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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