The driver of the vehicle responsible for the fatal crash on March 20th 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.
