A late-night hit-and-run that sent two Portland police officers to the hospital has circled back months later to a quiet stretch of the Parkrose neighborhood, where officers on Wednesday arrested 55-year-old Terrell D. Henry on a slate of traffic and public safety charges tied to the January crash. Investigators say they seized a vehicle believed to be involved and booked Henry into the Multnomah County Jail.
What happened in January
The original collision unfolded around 2:40 a.m. on January 13 at Southeast 149th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street, when officers responding with lights and sirens were hit by another vehicle, according to the Portland Police Bureau. Portland Fire & Rescue crews had to pry open the passenger-side door of the marked patrol car to reach one of the officers. Both officers were taken to a local hospital for treatment and later released.
Arrest, evidence and booking
In the months since, detectives say they tracked down a blue 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe believed to be linked to the crash, ultimately identifying Henry as the suspected driver. He was arrested Wednesday in Parkrose, as reported by KPTV. According to the same report, Henry was booked on two counts of failure to perform the duties of a driver with injury, failure to perform the duties of a driver with property damage, driving while suspended or revoked, reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person.
Charges and legal context
Under Oregon law, failing to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons is typically charged as a Class C felony, and it can be upgraded to a Class B felony if the crash causes serious physical injury or death, per ORS 811.705. Leaving the scene of a crash that causes only property damage is usually a Class A misdemeanor, outlined in ORS 811.700. Driving while suspended is a separate criminal offense with its own penalties, and prosecutors are expected to review those laws alongside the case file when deciding whether to pursue any additional charges.
Officers' condition and next steps
KPTV reports both officers were treated at a hospital and are currently on injury leave as the bureau continues its investigation. Multnomah County jail records confirm Henry was booked, though officials have not yet released details on bail or his arraignment schedule.
How to help
Investigators are still looking to fill in gaps from that early-morning crash. Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] and reference case number 26-11604, according to the Portland Police Bureau. Detectives say they plan to forward their reports and evidence to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, which will determine formal charges and the next steps in the case.
Hoodline first followed this story in January in our earlier coverage of the crash, Portland Police Officers Injured, and we will update this piece if new court filings or additional official statements are released.
