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Investigators Seeking Witnesses To Fatal Crash (Photo) - 08/29/25

August 29, 2025

 

On Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:52 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a crash involving a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of NW Deerfield Way and NW West Union Road. The driver of the involved car, a gray Acura TSX, called to report the crash, as did a community member.

 

Deputies and emergency medical personnel arrived and found the pedestrian had sustained serious injuries. During the investigation, deputies learned that the driver of the Acura was turning from NW West Union Road onto NW Deerfield Way and hit Muoi Du, 73, who was crossing the road. Du was transported to a hospital but died from her injuries on August 28, 2025.

 

The Washington County Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Team (CART) responded to the scene to lead the investigation.At this time, investigators do not believe that impairment was a factor, and the cause of the crash is still being investigated.

Deputies are seeking tips from anyone that witnessed the crash. Anyone with information can contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-25-11835. 

 

Attached Media Files: Media Release,

Investigators Seeking Witnesses To Fatal Crash (Photo) - 08/29/25

August 29, 2025

 

On Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:52 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a crash involving a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of NW Deerfield Way and NW West Union Road. The driver of the involved car, a gray Acura TSX, called to report the crash, as did a community member.

 

Deputies and emergency medical personnel arrived and found the pedestrian had sustained serious injuries. During the investigation, deputies learned that the driver of the Acura was turning from NW West Union Road onto NW Deerfield Way and hit Muoi Du, 73, who was crossing the road. Du was transported to a hospital but died from her injuries on August 28, 2025.

 

The Washington County Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Team (CART) responded to the scene to lead the investigation.At this time, investigators do not believe that impairment was a factor, and the cause of the crash is still being investigated.

Deputies are seeking tips from anyone that witnessed the crash. Anyone with information can contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-25-11835. 

 

Attached Media Files: Media Release,