In the continuing coverage of a recent traffic incident, new details have emerged regarding the charges faced by the involved driver. An official statement from the Portland Police Bureau, which was released yesterday, has clarified the driver was indicted on multiple criminal counts, illustrating the severity of the alleged crimes.
According to the Portland Police Bureau's news release, the driver is facing charges including Manslaughter in the First Degree, DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants), Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Reckless Driving. Notably, the indictment for Manslaughter in the First Degree indicates that the incident led to a loss of life.
The specific details of the event leading up to the indictment have not been disclosed in the Portland Police Bureau's statement.