A Portland Police Officer is in serious condition after being hit by a tree during Monday's storm.
The Portland Police officer injured Monday during a training accident is continuing to recover at a Portland hospital.
Officer Paul Meyer of the Portland Police Bureau is assigned to the Training Division and the Special Emergency Reaction Team. Officer Meyer is a 19-year veteran.
Officer Meyer is in serious condition.
Officers who witnessed the accident described the falling tree as a telephone pole-sized tree that fell from 30 feet in the sky before striking Officer Meyer on his ATV.
Cards can be sent to:
Portland Police Bureau SERT
Attn: Officer Meyer & Family
449 Northeast Emerson Street
Portland, Oregon 97211
An account has been established at a local credit union to help Officer Meyer's family. Contributions can be made in person or mailed to any Advantis Credit Union branch with the following information:
"Officer Paul Meyer Fund"
Account # 809390
