Canby Police Department Press Release: Hit and Run in Canby
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 7:20 pm, a female juvenile (13), riding an electric scooter was struck by a vehicle at the 300 block of S Ivy St in Canby. Preliminary investigation shows she was riding in the bike lane.
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 7:20 pm, a female juvenile (13), riding an electric scooter was struck by a vehicle at the 300 block of S Ivy St in Canby. Preliminary investigation shows she was riding in the bike lane. The juvenile was transported to the Randall Children's Hospital via Life Flight, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The suspect vehicle, a white cargo/sprinter style van fled the scene southbound on S Ivy St. after striking the juvenile. Canby Police Officers with the assistance of the Clackamas County Criminal Reconstruction and Forensics Team perfomed an investigation.
The suspect vehicle and driver were located hours later. Cody Churchwell (31), was arrested and lodged at the Clackamas County Jail on the charges of Manslaughter in the second degree, Failure to Perform Duties of the Driver, Reckless Driving and Reckless Endangering.
The family is requesting privacy and has asked for the name of the victim to be withheld at this time. The Canby Police Department is asking you to keep their family in your thoughts and prayers.
The Canby Fire Department and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office assited with this incident. If you have any information that may help with this investigation, you are urged to contact the Canby Police Department, reference case number 26018884.
