Wash. Co. deputy dies in Beaverton crash while riding scooter home from work [Video]

BEAVERTON Ore. (KPTV) – A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office died Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Beaverton while driving home on his electric scooter, the office announced Thursday.

Just after 5 p.m., deputies responded to a crash on West Baseline Road and Southwest 201st Avenue, where they found community members trying to give first aid to Deputy Richard Thompson. Despite life-saving efforts, Thompson was declared dead at the scene.

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People in the other vehicle were not injured. Police have not charged anyone at this time, but the crash is being investigated.

“He was an extraordinary deputy, father, spouse, teammate and friend who lived an extraordinary life,” said Capric Massey, a Washington County Sherriff. “We are wrapping our arms around the Thompson family and around each other as we grieve …