Portland Woman Charged After Allegedly Striking Relative with Car

Desvonna Lashay Morris Moton accused of intentionally hitting woman after fight

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:10am by

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car side mirror reflecting the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a vehicular assault incident.The aftermath of a violent vehicular incident exposes the dangers of escalating personal disputes into physical confrontations.Portland Today

A 21-year-old Portland woman has been charged with second-degree assault after allegedly hitting another woman with her car following a fight between relatives on Friday afternoon. The injured woman was taken to the hospital and later released, while Moton was arrested after a search and charged with the crime.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the potential for escalating violence when personal disputes turn physical, and the serious legal consequences that can result from intentionally using a vehicle to harm others.

The details

According to police, the incident began when Moton started fighting with a relative. Others then got involved in the altercation. Moton then allegedly got into her car, nearly hitting her relative's 'significant other,' before making a U-turn and intentionally swerving to crash into the other woman. Moton then drove away, but was later spotted by officers and arrested.

  • The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2026.
  • Moton was arrested near Northeast Sixth Avenue and Northeast Clackamas Street following a search.

The players

Desvonna Lashay Morris Moton

A 21-year-old Portland woman who has been charged with second-degree assault for allegedly hitting another woman with her car after a fight between relatives.

The Injured Woman

The victim who was struck by Moton's car and taken to the hospital, where she was treated and released.

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What’s next

Moton is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday to face the second-degree assault charge.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of resolving conflicts through nonviolent means and the grave risks of using a vehicle as a weapon, which can lead to severe criminal penalties.