After a Portland couple were killed when a speeding driver hit their SUV, their family is asking people to support their call for accountability and safer streets.
PORTLAND, Ore. — It’s been 10 months since a Portland couple were killed when a speeding driver hit their SUV. Now, they’re asking the community to support their call for accountability and safer streets.
James and Lisa Johnson were 64 and 60 years old when they died violent deaths on Northeast Lombard Street last October. The couple left behind three grown children and other family and friends. Tanaira Johnson misses her parents every day, and she’s not alone.
“No one’s fine,” said Johnson. “I think when tragic and fatal car crashes that happen like this unexpectedly no one will ever really be fine.”
Investigators said 30-year-old Jaylon Benjamin was speeding, when he smashed into the Johnsons as they attempted to turn off Lombard. …