Bicyclist Tara Janel Manitsas, 44, dead, David Lee Manitsas, 60, injured after SUV collision at North Valley and Dopp roads in Newberg, Oregon
Modified Date:
Thu, 05/16/2019 - 4:20pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, September 8, 2015Newberg woman, 44, killed in car vs. bicycle crash; husband critically injured
Tara Manitsas was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash; David Manitsas was transported by LifeFlight helicopter to OHSU Hospital, where he was reported in critical condition.
The driver of the Rav4 was identified as 71-year-old Nancy Rae Faunt of Gaston. Shipley said Faunt was cooperating with investigators and there was no evidence she was impaired at the time of the crash.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Tara Janel Manitsas
David Lee Manitsas
Nancy Rae Faunt
Roadway:
North Valley and Dopp roadsCity:
Newberg, ORCounty:
Yamhill County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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