Fatal Vehicle Crash at Portland Health Club Involves Explosive Device

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:40:00 +0200

Early Saturday morning, a tragic incident occurred at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, when a vehicle crashed into the facility around 3 a.m. Authorities confirmed that one person died in the crash, with the individual found inside the vehicle after firefighters contained the resulting blaze. Portland police reported that evidence of an explosive device was discovered in the vehicle, prompting involvement from federal investigators, including special agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The health club, established in 1891 and considered the largest private athletic and social club in the United States with over 21,000 members, was closed at the time of the incident, and no members or staff were injured. Club spokesperson Adam Linnman emphasized that officials are deferring to local and federal authorities for further information. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and the presence of the explosive