3/21/2024
Portland, OR. – Official release: The driver of the vehicle responsible for Wednesday’s fatal crash is facing manslaughter, drunk driving, and other charges in the crash that led to the death of her 4-year-old son.
The investigation revealed that the driver, Angelina L. Minor, 27, of Portland, driving a black 2011 Hyundai Elantra sedan, was involved in a minor, non-injury crash at North Lombard Street and North Richmond Avenue with the driver of a red 2024 Scion XB. Minor failed to stop and exchange information as required by law. The driver of the Scion followed Minor’s car as she fled.
Moments later, Minor’s Hyundai was driving eastbound on North Fessenden Street at North Oswego Avenue when Minor drove over the median divider into the oncoming lane, then continued to drive against oncoming traffic. At North Mohawk Avenue, Minor crashed head-on into a silver 2022 Tesla Model S.
Minor’s 4-year-old son was severely injured, and bystanders performed CPR on him before paramedics arrived. He later died of the injuries he suffered. Minor, her adult male passenger, her 3-year-old daughter, and the male passenger’s 4-year-old daughter were all transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There was 1 car seat and 2 booster seats in the vehicle, but the investigation into whether the children were properly restrained is ongoing. The child who died will be identified later after family has had time to make notifications.
The driver of the Scion was unhurt. The driver of the Tesla was injured but declined ambulance transportation.
The Traffic Investigations Unit (TIU) determined that extreme intoxication and speed are significant factors in this crash. Angelina Minor was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (Alcohol), Reckless Driving, Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver (property damage), and Recklessly Endangering Another Person (3 counts).
This case remains under investigation. If anyone has information about the incident, and has not already spoken to police, please contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov, attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 24-69005.
This is the 17th traffic-related fatality in the City of Portland so far in 2024 and the second juvenile death. That may be a higher figure than the Portland fatal crashes counted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA’s count excludes crashes involving suicide, private property, non-public roadways, non-motor vehicles, medical events, and deaths that happen more than 30 days after a crash.
The Portland Police Traffic Division is committed to providing enforcement and raising awareness regarding traffic safety for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Each year, traffic officers respond to preventable collisions. These collisions can deeply impact those involved, their families and loved ones. Traffic officers’ number one priority is to address behaviors of all road users that might lead to a collision, including speed, impairment, distraction, and disobeying signals.
The Traffic Division works in partnership with the Bureau of Transportation on making streets safer for all users. You can help by doing your part to obey all traffic laws, whether you are in a vehicle, on foot, bike or scooter. To learn more, visit: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/portland.bureau.of.transportation/viz/VisionZeroDashboard_16179023789280/VisionZeroDashboard
For more on the Traffic Division, visit: https://www.portland.gov/police/divisions/traffic-division
To report a road or area that you believe should have additional traffic enforcement, call (503) 823-SAFE.
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