On October 18, 2020 at approximately 4:06pm deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash in the 1300 block of East Historic Columbia River Highway.
Deputies found a 1988 Beaver motorhome and a 1992 Lexus S40 sedan blocking the highway after being involved in a violent collision. Both occupants of the Lexus, DAVID JOVON COLLINS JR, age 18, and KEAUSHA TACHELLE MAUESBY, age 19, were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the motorhome, BENJAMIN MICHAEL FELLER, age 46, was uninjured and cooperated with investigators.
The initial investigation has determined that the Lexus, which was traveling eastbound, crossed over the center line and crossed into the path of the Beaver, which was traveling westbound. Excessive speed by the Lexus is believed to be a contributing factor to the cause of the crash.
ODOT assisted with the closure of the highway between the Troutdale Bridge and Woodard Road for approximately seven hours while members of the Vehicular Crimes Team completed the initial investigation. The Vehicular Crimes Team is comprised of deputies from MCSO and officers from the Gresham Police Department. Personnel from the Gresham Fire Department, Corbett Fire Department and American Medical Response also assisted with the response.
No further information will be released at this time.