Portland Victims' Memorial – Human Lives are More Than Statistics.
The FSS PDX online memorial project honors and remembers lives lost to vehicular crashes and those who have suffered life-changing injuries on the streets of Portland, OR. This is not a comprehensive list of victims. Some victims are listed more than once because we received tributes from multiple loved ones. We update it as we receive information from families. Contact Us to submit a story.
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Portland Victims' Memorial
Joey Capone, 36
Pedestrian
NW 22nd Ave & W Burnside
12/22/2022, 18:10
Joey was 36 and married with a 2.5 year old daughter. A lifelong artist, Joey began acting at the age of three and evolved into a gifted filmmaker with a powerful creative voice. Together with his wife and daughter, he deepened his love for cinema - transforming it into a shared family journey. Through [TheoFilms.com](https://theofilms.com), their independent narratives and documentaries reached international audiences and were recognized at prestigious film festivals. To his wife, **Joey's emotional intelligence and sensitivity were unmatched** - a presence of rare depth and clarity. She knew from the day they met that this was the beginning of a shared journey in family and creative life. His brilliant mind and heart translated complex truths into stories that were both deeply human and profoundly moving. Joey was not only an artist - he was a devoted father, husband, and collaborator whose warmth, responsibility, and brilliance shaped every part of their shared world. He leaves a **void impossible to fill.** Their daughter, **Matilda**, was meant to be the first of three children.
Michael O'Callaghan, 81
Bicyclist
SE Division & 8th Ave
06/18/2025, 13:30
Michael O'Callaghan was a lifelong activist who organized and implemented several successful community initiatives in over a half-century of public service. He ran an inspiring campaign for Portland Mayor in 2024.
Damon Michael Cousins, 32
Bicyclist
NE Marx and NE 105th
10/21/2024, 09:00
"Damon was a much loved son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend. He was a devoted fan of the New Orleans Saints and an excellent baker, his specialty being chocolate chip cookies. He was blessed with a great sense of humor, intelligence, and compassion. Using the same route to work he'd used for years, he was struck and killed by a motorist on a rainy Monday morning. He was only 32 years old. His loss cuts deep but he will forever live on in the minds and hearts of all who knew him. Rest in peace my son." - Susie Wolfe
Danielle Sale, 22
Pedestrian
Northwest Broadway and Glisan Street
04/24/2010, 22:00
Danielle had wisdom, insight and grace far beyond her chronological age, along with the uncanny ability to act silly and make other people laugh. She enjoyed a close bond with her large extended family, loved to travel, and was studying to become a nurse. In April, 2010, a Tri-Met bus driver made an illegal left turn through a crosswalk, striking Danielle and four of her friends as they crossed. She is forever loved and missed by her family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Jason Ruhmshottel, 43
Bicyclist
North Portland Road
09/19/2023, 05:57
According to his sister, Jason loved playing video games, collecting Funko Pops, and reading. He loved 80's horror villains such as Freddy Kruger. His favorite author was Stephen King. He loved See's Candy and ice cream as well as coffee and would rave about a new ground he tried. - BikePortland. https://bikeportland.org/2024/01/16/2023s-sole-fatal-bicycle-collision-leaves-family-looking-for-answers-383182
David 'Dino' Bentley, 48
Bicyclist
SE Belmont & MLK Jr. Boulevard
02/25/2024, 02:54
David Bentley, who went by 'Dino' was an unhoused man who had been living on the streets of Portland for many years. The community came together to honor Bentley with a ghost bike memorial at the crash site.
Seamus DuBarry, 1
Pedestrian
N. Lombard St.
11/08/2010, 11:00
Seamus was born on Christmas day, 2008. He quickly grew into a tank of a toddler, with huge feet, curly blonde hair, and a pot belly that peeked out from beneath his t-shirts. He loved animals, being outside, looking at the "big moon," and eating pizza. In November, 2010, Seamus and his dad Eric were walking home from the grocery store when they were struck by a careless driver in a crosswalk. Eric survived, but Seamus died the following day. We remember him when we look at the moon, and any time we see a "buddy buddy" (his word for butterfly).
Jesse Loyer, 32
Motorcyclist
SE 82nd Ave and SE Woodstock
01/01/2024, 22:00
Jesse was deeply loved by his entire family. He was his father's business partner. He left behind his wife Stacy and two very young and beautiful children, Judah James and River Rae.
Joe Stone, 25
Pedestrian
SE 156th and Division
10/04/2013, 08:51
Joe was a big hearted, witty person with a lot of spunk and character. He was stubborn at times but fiercely protective of his family and friends. He loved animals; especially his dogs, and loved spending time with his nephews, Holden and Sage. Joe was a sports fanatic and was an encyclopedia of sports knowledge and stats. He also enjoyed music, cooking, playing his X-Box and hanging out with his friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Joey Capone, 36
Pedestrian
NW 22nd Ave & W Burnside
12/22/2022, 18:10
Joey Capone: sailor, surfer, poet, chef, actor, screenwriter, filmmaker, voracious reader, mosaic artist, natural comedian, storyteller, popcorn aficionado, loving son, protective big brother, uncle, grandson, cousin, father, husband, nephew, friend—you were all these and so much more. You’ve left a bottomless void in our family, Joey. With your chocolate brown eyes, curly mop, sweet giggle, and brilliant mind—we miss you all the time.
Mark Angeles, 22
Bicyclist
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & SE Gladstone
05/27/2015, 16:00
Mark Angeles was struck and killed by the driver of a tow truck just one week after graduating from Reed College. Mark graduated with a major in chemistry and had been recognized as one of Reed's "12 for 15" as a result of his many achievements. Mark's family shared the following statement with the Reed College community: *Mark was the best kind of person. He was passionate and driven, but at the same time incredibly loving. He made it his mission every single day to simply love people, in whatever way that looked like. He had eyes that could always see the good in other people, even when all they could see was bad. He was a true and unique light to this world, and he will be sorely missed. Thank you, Mark, for touching lives simply by being yourself.*
Sarah Pliner, 50
Bicyclist
SE Powell and SE 26th
10/04/2022, 11:49
Sarah was a well-known and beloved chef. She moved to Portland from New York City in 1990 after graduating from high school. She attended Reed College, but dropped out and started working at restaurants. She found a spot in the esteemed kitchen of The Heathman Hotel, which was her first big opportunity in the world of fine dining. From there she traveled back to New York to gain experience working alongside notable chefs before returning to Portland a few years later. She opened Aviary in 2011 and it put Sarah on the map — although she never sought the limelight. Aviary closed in 2020 during the pandemic. After which Sarah became chef at Fullerton Wines and also cooked at Bluto’s on SE Belmont. She was on her way to Bluto’s when she was hit. At the time of her death, Sarah was dreaming of owning her own restaurant again.\ Source: Jonathan Maus *[BikePortland ](https://bikeportland.org/2022/10/05/sarah-pliners-sister-and-friend-share-memories-of-a-life-cut-short-364843)*
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