PORTLAND, Ore. — Police have identified the person who died in a crash involving a family of five in Portland's Kenton neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) said Andrew Bachman, 21, was driving eastbound in the center lane of North Columbia Boulevard in a fast and reckless manner. PPB said, as Bachman's vehicle approached the intersection of North Peninsular Avenue, it went into the oncoming lane and hit the other vehicle head-on.
Bachman was found dead at the scene. PPB said the passenger in Bachman's vehicle ran away, but was found nearby and taken to the hospital. That person was released and has not been identified publicly. A spokesman for Portland police said the person could face charges if the investigation determines that they were legally required to remain on scene, or if evidence points to criminal culpability.
There were five people in the other vehicle involved, including three children. All of them were taken to the hospital and released soon afterward. PPB said all of them were wearing seatbelts.
As of Monday afternoon, a makeshift memorial for Bachman stands near the site of the crash.
PPB's Major Crash Team responded to conduct an investigation, shutting down North Columbia Boulevard in both directions between North Peninsular and North Argyle Way. Traffic was detoured on North Columbia Blvd. Frontage Road.
This is the 26th crash this year to activate the Major Crash Team, PPB said, and the third in less than 24 hours. It's the 21st traffic-related death in Portland this year.
Between Friday evening and Saturday morning, Portland police responded to a spate of major crashes and shootings. Three people died and ten were injured between the various incidents.
