UPDATE #3: Suspect Booked On Manslaughter, DUII Charges Related To Thanksgiving Day Double Fatal Crash -01/08/25
The impaired driver who caused a crash that killed two women has been booked into jail on manslaughter and numerous other charges.
On December 23, 2024, a Multnomah County Grand Jury returned an 11-count indictment against Kim Hien Nguyen, 60, of Portland, for Manslaughter in the Second Degree (2 counts), Assault in the Third Degree, Recklessly Endangering Another Person (4 counts), Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief In The Second Degree (2 counts).
On January 5, 2025, Nguyen was released from the hospital and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center.
The adult male victim driver was treated and released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
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A second person has died following a two-vehicle crash in late November.
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Patricia J. Esler, 75, of Portland, died from injuries sustained in a crash on November 28, 2024. Esler was the front passenger in a Honda HR-V that was struck head-on by a Honda Accord. Esler's family has been notified of her death. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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The woman who died in Thursday’s fatal crash on Northeast Lombard Street in the Woodlawn Neighborhood is identified as Andrea J. Doering, 46, of Portland. Her family has been notified of her death. Preliminary investigation has determined that the driver of a silver 2003 Honda Accord was westbound on Northeast Lombard Street when he crossed the center line and struck a gray 2019 Honda HRV head-on. Andrea Doering was the backseat passenger in the HRV and died at the scene. The driver and front passenger were seriously injured. The driver of the Accord was also seriously injured and remains in the hospital. He was not booked into jail due to his injuries, however criminal charges against him are expected. Alcohol intoxication was a factor in the crash. The investigation is continuing. 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 24-304990.
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One woman died in a 3-vehicle crash on Northeast Lombard Street in the Woodlawn Neighborhood.
On Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 6:01 p.m., Portland Police officers from North Precinct responded to a report of a crash at Northeast 13th Avenue and Northeast Lombard Street. When officers arrived they found a 3-vehicle crash.
One vehicle occupant, an adult female, was deceased at the scene. Three patients were transported by ambulance with injuries. 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 11th Avenue and Northeast 15th 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 24-304990.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate. This is the 64th traffic related fatality in the City of Portland this year to date and the eighth this month.
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