Woman is killed after falling off boat, hit by another boat

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – A woman died after falling from a boat into a river in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies and firefighters were called just after 8 p.m. to respond to reports of a person unconscious in the water.

The caller told authorities they had seen the woman fall off a boat and then get hit by another boat while she was in the water.

Officials said the woman was taken to the hospital, where she was declared dead.

Kaileigh Seidel was identified as the woman killed in the accident by a GoFundMe fundraiser started to help cover funeral expenses.

“Her amazing energy and beautiful smile always made this world a better place,” wrote Terra Yoder on GoFundMe. “This tragedy has left so many of us heartbroken and confused as to why such a young, beautiful life can be cut so short. Kaileigh was a light for so many.”

Deputies are investigating the incident.

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