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Timmy Gogol, 25, dies after Northeast Airport Way crash
Timmy Gogol died Oct. 9, five days after his 2012 Toyota Camry struck a tree on Northeast Airport Way. Police say speed and alcohol impairment contributed to the crash, which they have identified as Portland’s 41st traffic death of 2026.
A 25-year-old man died five days after a single-car crash in Northeast Portland, police said.
Timmy Gogol was found after his 2012 Toyota Camry struck a tree in the 12800 block of Northeast Airport Way shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 4. He was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and died on Oct. 9, according to investigators.
Police said their investigation indicates the Camry was traveling east on Northeast Airport Way when the driver lost control. Speed and alcohol impairment contributed to the crash, officials said.
The crash was Portland’s 41st traffic fatality of 2026, police said.