Cargo Business Newswire

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Port of Portland chief recovering after motorcycle accident

The Port of Portland's top executive, Executive Director Bill Wyatt, is in the hospital after a motorcycle accident near Astoria, Ore.

Fortunately, the injuries aren't life-threatening, according to port spokesman Steve Johnson. The accident occurred while Wyatt was on vacation.

Wyatt was transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital

in Portland and will stay there as he recuperates.

"Although the date of his return to work is not yet known, his position at the port remains unchanged, and we expect him back at full speed in the reasonable future," Johnson said.

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