Portland Police Bureau
12/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/17/2024 11:30
UPDATE: Second Person Dies Following November Crash
December 17, 2024 09:17
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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***Original Messages Below***
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 [email protected] attn: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 24-304990.
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***Original Message Below***
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 [email protected] 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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