Vehicle Crashes into Portland Athletic Club, One Dead; Explosives Discovered
A vehicle crashed into Portland's Multnomah Athletic Club early Saturday, resulting in one fatality and the discovery of explosive devices inside the vehicle.
Early Saturday morning, a vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, resulting in the death of the driver and the discovery of explosive devices inside the vehicle. The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the club, which is recognized as the largest private athletic and social club in the U.S., with over 21,000 members.
After the crash, the vehicle caught fire. Once the fire was extinguished, authorities found the driver deceased inside. Investigators discovered multiple explosive devices, including propane tanks, within the vehicle. Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day stated that the event appears to be isolated. Jim DeFrain, supervisor of the Metro Explosive Disposal Unit, indicated that the explosive materials were brought in by the vehicle.
The club was closed at the time of the incident, and no members or staff were injured, according to club spokesperson Adam Linnman. The facility will remain closed until further notice as investigations continue. Authorities have not released additional details about the driver or potential motives.