MAX Train Strikes, Kills Person in SE Portland

Michael O’Callaghan, who ran for Portland mayor last year, was killed in MAX train crash

A former candidate for Portland mayor died Wednesday after being struck by a MAX train while riding a bicycle in Southeast Portland.

Cyclist who died in 'tragic' collision with MAX train identified as former Portland mayoral candidate

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One day after a bicyclist died in what transportation authorities called a "tragic" collision with a MAX train in southeast Portland, officials are now identifying the person killed. Michael O'Callaghan died on Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a MAX Orange Line train, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office told KOIN 6 News, via confirmation with the Medical Examiner. O'Callaghan was homeless and was a former candi…

MAX train strikes, kills person in SE Portland

Rescuers were called to the scene of a collision between a TriMet MAX train and a bicyclist on Wednesday afternoon.

Cyclist struck and killed by MAX train in Southeast Portland

The accident happened where Southeast 8th Avenue crosses the MAX Orange Line tracks.

Bicyclist struck, killed by MAX train in SE Portland

Emergency crews are responding to the scene after a bicyclist was apparently struck by a MAX train in southeast Portland.

Bicycle rider struck and killed by MAX train after crossing barriers

Looking north on SE 8th Avenue where it crosses the rail tracks. A person riding a bicycle died after being involved in a collision with a MAX light rail train today around 1:30 pm. It happened near Southeast Division and 8th Avenue. It appears that the bicycle rider was using the street, not the bike path. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office says the rider was headed north on SE 8th when they went around caution barriers that had been lowered…