Jacob Tran Killed in Beaverton E-Scooter Accident
The 14-year-old boy was riding in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a 16-year-old driver
Jacob Tran, 14, of Beaverton, was killed in an e-scooter crash on Southwest Scholls Ferry Road near Southwest Loon Drive on Wednesday, according to the Beaverton Police Department.
The northbound vehicle, driven by a 16-year-old boy, struck the teen just before 6:30 a.m. as he rode through a marked crosswalk wearing a helmet. Paramedics rushed the boy to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries.
The teen driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Authorities closed the road for several hours while the Beaverton Police Department Traffic Team and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office processed the scene.
Friends and teammates gathered Thursday at a growing memorial of candles and flowers near the intersection. The incoming Mountainside High School freshman was on his way to a summer football workout when the crash occurred.
A fundraiser has been established to support his family.
The crash remains under investigation.
How did the crash occur on Southwest Scholls Ferry Road?
The loss of a young athlete has devastated the Beaverton community, leaving a family grieving an unimaginable tragedy. While the community mourns, investigators are working to determine how a driver struck a scooter rider in a marked crosswalk.
In e-scooter accidents such as this, independent investigations are important to preserve evidence before it disappears.
Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal, said, "E-scooter riders travel on open roadways with almost no physical barrier between a rider and any approaching vehicle. Collisions with turning trucks or inattentive drivers frequently prove fatal given that absence of protection."
"Legal counsel working alongside surviving relatives will prioritize securing surveillance footage, witness accounts, and vehicle data before critical evidence degrades beyond recovery," added Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Accident News.
Oregon’s latest data shows e-scooter injuries are increasing sharply, with 7 annual death recorded in 2025 and a clear upward trend in injury crashes since 2021, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
What evidence will investigators review in Beaverton?
Detectives will likely examine intersection sightlines, vehicle speed, and potential driver distraction. E-scooter accidents often require immediate legal intervention to secure surveillance footage and witness statements.
Individuals involved in e-scooter accidents may have legal options. Consulting a personal injury attorney can help clarify rights and potential claims.
Oregon wrongful death statute
Under ORS § 30.020, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. Oregon applies modified comparative fault (51% bar). The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering.
"Surviving relatives are sometimes approached with settlement offers framed as generous or final. Recognizing when those offers undervalue a claim is what an attorney brings to the table, ensuring families are not pressed into decisions under stress or incomplete information," noted Stefano Formica, a national legal analyst for Accident News and of counsel at Bond Legal.