Update: Arrest Made In Fatal Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash
- 12/20/25
Update: Arrest Made in Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash
The Woodburn Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred yesterday afternoon (12/19/2025), in the 1400 block of James Street.
Last night, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers arrested Michael Ryan Bowar, an 18-year-old Woodburn resident, in connection with the incident. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, officers determined the suspect was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time of the crash, which resulted in the death of Jens Robert Lerback of Woodburn.
Bowar has been charged with the following offenses: Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering (three counts), and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. The suspect was lodged at the Marion County Jail.
The Woodburn Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information about this incident to contact the Woodburn Police Department at 503-982-2345 and reference case number 25-16553.
The investigation remains ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
Update: Arrest Made In Fatal Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash
- 12/20/25
Update: Arrest Made in Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash
The Woodburn Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred yesterday afternoon (12/19/2025), in the 1400 block of James Street.
Last night, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers arrested Michael Ryan Bowar, an 18-year-old Woodburn resident, in connection with the incident. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, officers determined the suspect was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time of the crash, which resulted in the death of Jens Robert Lerback of Woodburn.
Bowar has been charged with the following offenses: Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering (three counts), and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. The suspect was lodged at the Marion County Jail.
The Woodburn Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information about this incident to contact the Woodburn Police Department at 503-982-2345 and reference case number 25-16553.
The investigation remains ongoing and no further information is available at this time.