UPDATE #2: E-Scooter Rider Involved in Crash That Killed Passenger Arrested

Jayden S. Calkins, 21, of Beaverton, Oregon, was arrested today, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, on a warrant for Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (alcohol), and Reckless Driving. He turned himself in to the primary TIU investigator at Central Precinct.

The warrant was entered following a presentation of the facts of the case by the Multnomah County District Attorney's office to a Grand Jury. The Grand Jury returned an indictment on September 11, 2025.

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UPDATE: Man Killed in Crash in Lloyd Neighborhood Identified, Additional Details Released

The individual killed in a crash in the Lloyd Neighborhood on Sunday, August 17, 2025, has been identified as Gerardo A. Ortiz Henriquez, 24, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death.

The preliminary investigation indicates the crash involved a tractor trailer and two people on a Lime e-scooter, not two pedestrians as originally reported. PPB's Traffic Investigations Unit (TIU) now believes that the deceased was riding on a scooter operated by an adult male who was transported to a hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening. Alcohol impairment is being investigated as a factor. Neither the deceased nor the scooter operator was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

This was not a hit and run. The adult male driver of the tractor trailer, who was not immediately aware of the incident when it happened, has been fully cooperative with the investigation. Currently, his actions are not believed to be the cause of the crash.

At this time, no arrests have been made or citations issued. TIU is working with the Multnomah County District Attorney's office to evaluate the case for potential criminal charges.

Anyone with information about this incident, who has not talked with police, is asked to contact [email protected] attn: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 25-223127.

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On Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:46 a.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a report of a crash on Northeast Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at Northeast Holladay Street. When they arrived they located two people. One was deceased at the scene, another was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. That person's prognosis is unknown.

The driver of the tractor-trailer did not stop at the scene, but was followed by a witness. Officers assigned to Central Precinct stopped the vehicle and detained the driver at Highway 224 and Southeast Johnson Road. It is not clear if the driver was aware of the crash.

The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team responded to the scene and is investigating. During the investigation, Northeast Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard is closed between Northeast Multnomah Street and Northeast Pacific Street.

If anyone has information about this crash and has not already talked to police, please e-mail [email protected] attn: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 25-223127.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate.

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