Teen E-Scooter Rider Dies in Canby Hit-and-Run; Driver Charged
A 13-year-old girl died in Canby, Oregon, after being involved in a hit-and-run crash while riding an e-scooter. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Cody Churchwell, was later located and charged with manslaughter and other offenses.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 29, 2026 —
A tragic incident in Canby, Oregon, has resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl who was riding an e-scooter. The collision occurred as a hit-and-run, leaving authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the young cyclist’s death.
The victim was reportedly involved in the crash while operating an electric scooter. Following the incident, the driver involved left the scene. Law enforcement agencies initiated a search for the individual responsible.
Authorities later identified and located the driver, who has been named as 31-year-old Cody Churchwell. Mr. Churchwell has since been charged with multiple offenses in connection with the incident, including manslaughter.
The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the crash, the exact location within Canby, and the timeline of the incident have not been fully disclosed. Information regarding the other offenses Churchwell is facing was also not immediately available.
The investigation is ongoing as officials work to piece together all facts related to the fatal collision. The Oregonian has not yet released further details regarding the accident, including the date it occurred or any contributing factors that may have led to the crash.
Story summarized from the original created by KPTV News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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