At approximately 12:24 AM on April 27, 2022 the Beaverton Police Department responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SW Tualatin Valley Highway and SW Murray Blvd. Upon arrival, officers determined a Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Deputy was involved in the crash. Deputy Michael Trotter, was on duty and driving a marked patrol vehicle at the time the crash occurred. The other vehicle involved in the crash was a silver Nissan Altima.
The Nissan was occupied by 5 people. According to Beaverton School District officials, all 5 passengers in the Nissan Altima were students in the Beaverton School District.
Preliminary investigation indicates the Nissan was traveling southbound on SW Murray Blvd. ran the red light at SW Tualatin Valley Hwy and struck the WCSO vehicle.
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue responded to the scene to provide medical aide to those involved. Two occupants of the Nissan were pronounced dead on scene. Both of those passengers, 17-year-old Matthew Amaya and 16-year-old Juan Pacheco Aguilera were students at Southridge High School.
The three other occupants, including the driver, were transported to local hospitals and are in critical condition.
Southridge High School has made counselors available to students and staff, and will be holding a vigil next week.
Deputy Trotter was transported to a local hospital. Trotter is in critical condition.
The Washington County Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Team (CART) is currently investigating the crash. This is an ongoing investigation. We are asking anyone with information to please call 503-629-0111.
In a press conference, Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett said that first responders included multiple fire engines from TVFR.
Metro West, and Beaverton Police also responded to the scene. The Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team, which is responsible for investigating the accident, is comprised of investigators from multiple local law enforcement agencies.
