An arrest has been made in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed one woman and injured her mother.
Overnight, Tigard Police officers arrested Toma Matisoff, age 28, of Tigard. Investigators believe Mr. Matisoff was driving down SW Hall Blvd. near Lucille Court on March 4th when he hit two women who were crossing the street, then left the scene. 57-year-old Karen Kain was killed in the crash, and her 86-year-old mother was hospitalized.
In the time since the crash, detectives have been following up on leads, talking to witnesses and ultimately presented the case to a Washington County grand jury. On Friday, the grand jury indicted Mr. Matisoff on several charges.
Investigators also believe Mr. Matisoff committed additional crimes in the time since the crash, including burglary, theft and attempted burglary.
He was taken to the Washington County Jail on nine charges: hit-and-run x2, burglary I, burglary II, theft I, attempted burglary II x3 and attempted escape III for trying to break free from officers at the time of his arrest.
“I am so grateful for some resolution in this case, and I can’t imagine the pain the Kain family is continuing to endure,” said Chief Kathy McAlpine. “They are requesting privacy at this time and I would ask that their wishes be respected.”
