PPB: Man drove 100 mph to elude police in street racing bust Most Sunday nights, an illegal Portland street racing group called T5 is found burning rubber in parking lots and racing up and down North and Northeast Mari. Officials say it caused roadblocks and . OPBs critical reporting and inspiring programs are made possible by the power of member support. One person said they were told by dispatch there was nothing police could do about it. PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland police responded to numerous calls about illegal street racing over the weekend. Portland street racing deaths, injuries continue 1 year after city Request these services online or call 503-823-4000, Relay Service:711. In April, a motorcyclist died in a collision with another car on North Marine Drive. Ashlee Diane McGill, 26, was struck by an out of control street racer at around 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 27. which has long had a thriving underground racing scene, Portland cracks down on street racing with harsher penalties, Street racing surges across US amid coronavirus pandemic, Portland Police confront increased street racing. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Yea of course they are doing it illegal, but there are many different roads. PPB and OSP Conduct Illegal Street Racing Enforcement Mission (Photo) On Sunday, October 10, 2021, the Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with the Oregon State Police, conducted a multi-precinct Speed Racing enforcement mission. Sunday the intersection was back to normal, although you could see the black marks left on the roadway and some ripped up tire tread thrown to the side. Since 2015, at least seven people have been killed in street-racing related incidents, and more injured including an 11-year-old boy injured by gunfire in March and an 18-year-old woman in a coma after being hit by a racer in 2018. According to KGW, the event angered Portland residents. Speed racing is a violation of ORS 811.125 and carries a presumptive fine of $435. Cameron Taylor was at the event on Marine Drive over I-5 in the Eliot neighborhood when gunfire erupted just before 11 p.m., the Portland Police Bureau said Wednesday. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. A News Anchored Network Publication. Portland Police did not respond to that gathering, Lt. Greg Pashley, a spokesman for the bureau confirmed. When officers moved in fireworks were set and rocks were thrown in officers direction, said Portland police Sgt. Illegal street racing, takeovers continue in Portland on Sunday night All rights reserved (About Us). Were doing everything we can with what weve got, we are asking for help and were taking tougher actions against those who are caught.. Under Senate Bill 615, sponsored by Sen. Chris Gorsek, D-Troutdale, anyone convicted . Van attempts to drive through street racing takeover - Portland, OR 8 Updated: 11:14 PM PDT April 22, 2022. Oregon bill aims to crack down on illegal street racing Many reached out to the media on Sunday evening to share details about what they heard and saw and asked why the police were doing nothing about it. Please become a subscriber today at OregonLive.com/subscribe. It's a possibility, Portland police arrest 4 drivers, issue 24 citations in street racing crackdown, I-84 shut down by cars doing donuts, 3 arrested.