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The motorcycle was involved in a crash with a pickup truck at Northwest 18th Avenue and Johnson Street, Portland police said. Officers responded to the crash at about 8:50 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2016.

(The Oregonian/File)

A motorcyclist and his passenger have been taken to a hospital following a crash in Northwest Portland on Wednesday night.

The motorcycle was involved in a crash with a pickup truck at Northwest 18th Avenue and Johnson Street, the Portland Police Bureau said in a news release. Officers responded to the crash at about 8:50 p.m.

The motorcycle's driver suffered traumatic injuries that may be life-threatening, police said, and his female passenger suffered less serious injuries.

The driver of the pickup stayed at the scene of the crash and is cooperating with a police investigation. The two streets are closed in the area.

No information was immediately available about the circumstances that led to the crash.

-- Jim Ryan

jryan@oregonian.com

503-221-8005; @Jimryan015