17 Year Old Indicted On Manslaughter Charges Related Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
- 02/13/26
On February 10, 2026, the Benton County Grand Jury returned an indictment for Manslaughter in the First Degree in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision on NW Harrison Boulevard on the evening of October 17, 2025. The crash caused the death of a 20-year-old Oregon State University student, as well as severely injuring another 20-year-old OSU student. At the time of the crash, the two victims were crossing Harrison via a crosswalk, while another stopped vehicle waited for them to pass. Defendant was traveling at a high rate of speed when she drove through the crosswalk, striking the victims.
Defendant, a 17 year old female, appeared for arraignment on the indictment by video from the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Center. She has been charged in adult court, owing to a standing order waiving motor vehicle related cases into adult court. Defendant was conditionally released with a prohibition that she refrain from operating a motor vehicle unless supervised by a family member at least 21 years old.
This case is being investigated by the Corvallis Police Department, with assistance from the Benton County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon State Police. Benton County Deputy District Attorney Steaphan Clement is prosecuting the case.
“Our thoughts are with the victims and their family members. The Benton County District Attorney's Office is committed to upholding the rights of crime victims throughout the criminal justice process. Additionally, we encourage all who are traveling through areas populated by students and other pedestrians to exercise appropriate caution to avoid tragedies such as this in the future,” said DDA Steaphan Clement.
Notwithstanding the indictment, Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any future inquiries regarding the case should be directed to the District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information relevant to this case is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department and Detective Pete Dunn.
17 Year Old Indicted On Manslaughter Charges Related Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
- 02/13/26
On February 10, 2026, the Benton County Grand Jury returned an indictment for Manslaughter in the First Degree in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision on NW Harrison Boulevard on the evening of October 17, 2025. The crash caused the death of a 20-year-old Oregon State University student, as well as severely injuring another 20-year-old OSU student. At the time of the crash, the two victims were crossing Harrison via a crosswalk, while another stopped vehicle waited for them to pass. Defendant was traveling at a high rate of speed when she drove through the crosswalk, striking the victims.
Defendant, a 17 year old female, appeared for arraignment on the indictment by video from the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Center. She has been charged in adult court, owing to a standing order waiving motor vehicle related cases into adult court. Defendant was conditionally released with a prohibition that she refrain from operating a motor vehicle unless supervised by a family member at least 21 years old.
This case is being investigated by the Corvallis Police Department, with assistance from the Benton County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon State Police. Benton County Deputy District Attorney Steaphan Clement is prosecuting the case.
“Our thoughts are with the victims and their family members. The Benton County District Attorney's Office is committed to upholding the rights of crime victims throughout the criminal justice process. Additionally, we encourage all who are traveling through areas populated by students and other pedestrians to exercise appropriate caution to avoid tragedies such as this in the future,” said DDA Steaphan Clement.
Notwithstanding the indictment, Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any future inquiries regarding the case should be directed to the District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information relevant to this case is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department and Detective Pete Dunn.