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 anyone who is in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress. It is also a number to call if you are a friend or loved one of someone in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.

You are not alone.

1 in 5 US Adults experience mental illness each year and suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34.

This week, the Portland City Council proclaimed September 2024 to be Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For more information, see the proclamation here: https://www.portland.gov/council/documents/proclamation/placed-file/784-2024

Information about the Portland Police Bureau's Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and additional resources can be found by visiting https://www.portland.gov/police/divisions/behavioral-health-unit

As primary responders to crisis calls, all Portland Police Bureau officers receive basic Crisis Intervention Training as well as annual CIT refresher training. In addition, the Bureau has volunteer officers from a variety of patrol assignments on the Enhanced Crisis Intervention Team (ECIT). These officers will be the first responders dispatched by 9-1-1 to crisis calls that are determined to be related to an individual in crisis. ECIT officers receive additional training in order to identify risks during a behavioral crisis, utilize crisis communication techniques to help deescalate a person in crisis, and have knowledge of available community resources.

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***Original Message Below***

A crash investigation in which a pedestrian was seriously injured has closed Northeast Lombard Street in the Woodlawn Neighborhood.

On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:50 a.m., Portland Police officers from North Precinct responded to a crash in the 1700 block of North Lombard Street. When they arrived they found a pedestrian had been injured. Paramedics transported the patient to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries that are believed to be life threatening.

The involved driver stopped at the scene and is being detained by police pending further investigation.

The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate the crash. During the investigation, Northeast Lombard Street is closed between Northeast 13th Avenue and Northeast 22nd Avenue.

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 24-234948.

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

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