Fatal Train Accidents Claim Lives of Portland Teens and Residents

Two teenagers, identified as Kaleb Banzer and Brayden Fear, were hit and killed by a TriMet Green Line MAX train in Portland after entering a restricted area to retrieve a car part. The incident occurred after the teenagers were involved in a car crash on the Banfield Freeway. The Portland Police Bureau is investigating the incident and believes speeding may have been a factor. The rise in fatal crashes this year has prompted the bureau to evaluate the effectiveness of its traffic division and explore partnerships to address traffic concerns and safety around MAX lines.