UPDATE: Victims in Double Fatal Crash Identified

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November 02, 2023 10:00

The victims in the double fatal crash in the Concordia Neighborhood have been identified as James E Johnson, 64, and Lisa T Johnson, 60. Family members have been notified of the deaths.

Anyone who has information about the crash, and has not spoken to investigators, is urged to contact the Traffic Investigation Unit at (503) 823-2103.

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***Original Messages Below***

The driver in this crash is facing manslaughter and other charges.

Jaylon Benjamin, 29, was interviewed by Major Crash Team investigators and then booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on two counts of Manslaughter, Animal Abuse and Reckless Driving.

The identity of the victims will be released at a later time. This investigation is continuing.

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***Original Message Below***

Northeast Lombard Street reopened at 12:11a.m. after the conclusion of the on-scene investigation into a double-fatal crash at Northeast 33rd Avenue. No additional information is being released, and the investigation is continuing. If anyone has information about this crash or what immediately preceded it, and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 23-282412.

Clarification on the statistics: These are the 55th and 56th traffic related fatalities this year in Portland. There have now been 7 traffic deaths in the last 2 weeks. Portland fatal crashes counted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for this year is 55. NHTSA’s count excludes crashes involving suicide, private property, non-public roadways, non-motor vehicles, and deaths that happen more than 30 days after a crash.

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***Original Message Below***

A crash in the Concordia Neighborhood has killed two people, and a driver is being detained for a criminal investigation.

On Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 5:59p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of a crash on Northeast Lombard Street and Northeast 33rd Avenue. When officers and EMS arrived, they found two adults, a driver and passenger, deceased in a small SUV. A pickup truck was also involved in the crash. The driver of that vehicle was detained by officers for a criminal investigation.

The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team responded to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, Northeast Lombard Street is closed between Northeast 33rd Avenue and Northeast 36th Avenue. The Oregon Department of Transportation responded to assist with traffic control.

If anyone has information about this crash, and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 23-282412.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

This is the 55th fatal traffic crash this year in Portland, and the 6th in the last 2 weeks. Portland fatal crashes counted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for this year is 54. NHTSA’s count excludes crashes involving suicide, private property, non-public roadway, non-motor vehicles, and deaths that happen more than 30 days after a crash.

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