Oleg Polishchuk dies in fatal Portland car crash
Fatal Portland car crash death of Oleg Polishchuk
Investigators from the Portland Police Bureau are exploring whether street racing contributed to a deadly collision that occurred on southbound Interstate 5. The incident transpired around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, and resulted in the tragic loss of life for the 18-year-old Oleg Polishchuk.
Details indicate that Oleg Polishchuk was riding a motorcycle when he rear-ended a construction truck that was stationary along North Killingsworth Street, near the southbound lanes of I-5. Tragically, he did not survive the impact and passed away at the scene.
According to preliminary findings from law enforcement, the construction vehicle was blocking a lane that was under repair, and its operator was not injured as a result of the accident. The Major Crash Team continues to examine the situation, with a focus on potential factors such as reckless street racing.
Earlier reports from the Portland Police Bureau highlighted the fatal crash on I-5 and are considering if street racing was involved. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the authorities through [email protected], directing their query to the Tactical Investigations Unit and referencing case number 25-156691.
This case was previously covered in news outlets, but the investigation remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 KPTV-KPDX. All rights reserved.
