13-Year-Old Dies in Canby E-Scooter Hit-and-Run; Suspect Charged with Manslaughter

Birmingham, AL, September 29, 2026 —

A fatal hit-and-run incident in Canby, Oregon, has resulted in charges against a suspected driver after a 13-year-old girl died while riding an e-scooter. The young victim was involved in a crash that police have classified as a hit-and-run. The driver involved is alleged to have fled the scene.

The incident occurred in Canby, Oregon. Authorities have confirmed that the victim was 13 years old and was using an electric scooter at the time of the collision. Following an investigation, law enforcement officials have brought charges against the individual suspected of being the driver.

The charges filed against the suspected driver include manslaughter. The specific circumstances leading up to the crash and the exact timeline of events are part of the ongoing investigation. Details regarding the identity of the suspected driver and the victim were not immediately released by authorities, nor were specific details about the location of the incident within Canby.

The Oregon State Police and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office may be involved in the ongoing investigation, though their specific roles and the extent of their involvement were not detailed in the initial summary. Further information regarding the investigation’s progress and any additional findings are expected to be released as the case proceeds.

The legal process will now determine the outcome of the manslaughter charges. The community of Canby is reportedly awaiting further details as they emerge from official sources.

Story summarized from the original created by KPTV News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.

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