Fedsot Tsopko, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after driving his vehicle into a construction zone and hitting a flagger and 2 construction workers Tuesday, killing one before ending up in a ditch.
Tsopko, 51, was transported to the hospital, treated for injuries sustained in the crash and taken to jail upon his release.
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The crash happened on SE 122nd Avenue between Sunnyside Road and Mountain Gate in Happy Valley, Ore., Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Investigators said a flagger tried to stop 51-year-old Fedsot Tsopko, who was driving a 1990 Lexus 4D towards the well-marked construction zone. But Tsopko reportedly moved forward, hitting the flagger and driving into the work zone. He then hit 2 construction workers, killing one, deputies said. Tsopko’s car then left the roadway and rolled onto its side in a ditch. He had to be extricated from the car and was then taken to the hospital. Once he was released from the hospital, deputies said he was immediately taken into custody. h/t koin
Tsopko is charged with third-degree manslaughter and DUII.