The driver detained after the crash involving a pedestrian in the Woodlawn Neighborhood has been booked into jail. Ashley N. Brodkorb, 36, of Portland, was driving a blue 2007 Mazda 3. She was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (Alcohol), Reckless Driving, and Assault in the Second Degree.
Preliminary investigation suggests the injured pedestrian was in mental health crisis, jumping in front of multiple cars trying to get hit. At least one driver was able to avoid a collision before the pedestrian jumped into the path of a second passing vehicle.
The pedestrian remains in the hospital with life threatening injuries and an unknown prognosis.
Help is available for community members struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. Suicide is preventable.
988 is the new way to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline where you will find confidential support for a
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