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Update: Investigators Arrest Driver Who Hit Motorcyclist On Johnson School Road (Photo) - 09/05/25

 

Investigators with the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team arrested the driver who hit a motorcyclist on SW Johnson School Road on Wednesday morning after better determining the level of injuries.

 

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Investigators took Carranza into custody and transported him to jail. Carranza was booked for the following charges:

  • Assault in the third degree
  • Assault in the fourth degree
  • Reckless endangering of another person
  • Reckless driving
  • Criminal mischief in the second degree

Charges may change as the investigation continues. Victim names are not being released at this time.

 

If you have information about this traffic crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Sheriff’s Office through non-emergency dispatch referencing case number 50-25-12320. 

 

Original Media Release: Deputies Investigate Traffic Crash on SW Johnson School Road

 

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6:13 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash near the 33000 block of SW Johnson School Road. Deputies learned a motorcyclist was hit by an oncoming vehicle.

 

The Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) was called to assist with the investigation and closed SW Johnson School Road between SW Tongue Lane and SW Riedweg Road.

 

CART investigators determined that 30-year-old Cristhian Carranza of Forest Grove was driving a 2012 Toyota Highlander eastbound on SW Johnson Road when he attempted to pass another motorist in a no-passing zone. Carranza crashed into an oncoming motorcyclist going westbound.

 

The motorcycle rider was transported by Life Flight to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The passenger in the Highlander sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital by ambulance.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.

 

If you have information or witnessed this traffic crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch referencing case number 50-25-12320. 

Attached Media Files: Media Graphic,

Update: Investigators Arrest Driver Who Hit Motorcyclist On Johnson School Road (Photo) - 09/05/25

 

Investigators with the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team arrested the driver who hit a motorcyclist on SW Johnson School Road on Wednesday morning after better determining the level of injuries.

 

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Investigators took Carranza into custody and transported him to jail. Carranza was booked for the following charges:

  • Assault in the third degree
  • Assault in the fourth degree
  • Reckless endangering of another person
  • Reckless driving
  • Criminal mischief in the second degree

Charges may change as the investigation continues. Victim names are not being released at this time.

 

If you have information about this traffic crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Sheriff’s Office through non-emergency dispatch referencing case number 50-25-12320. 

 

Original Media Release: Deputies Investigate Traffic Crash on SW Johnson School Road

 

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6:13 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash near the 33000 block of SW Johnson School Road. Deputies learned a motorcyclist was hit by an oncoming vehicle.

 

The Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) was called to assist with the investigation and closed SW Johnson School Road between SW Tongue Lane and SW Riedweg Road.

 

CART investigators determined that 30-year-old Cristhian Carranza of Forest Grove was driving a 2012 Toyota Highlander eastbound on SW Johnson Road when he attempted to pass another motorist in a no-passing zone. Carranza crashed into an oncoming motorcyclist going westbound.

 

The motorcycle rider was transported by Life Flight to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The passenger in the Highlander sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital by ambulance.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.

 

If you have information or witnessed this traffic crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch referencing case number 50-25-12320. 

Attached Media Files: Media Graphic,