PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The estate of Wael Zahran filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Multnomah County Court on Tuesday in connection with a deadly crash in February 2024.
Zahran was a passenger in a Toyota Camry that was struck in the early morning of February 10, 2024, at the intersection of SW Naito Parkway and Columbia Street.
The Camry was stopped at a red light near the Marriott Hotel and was starting to proceed on the green light when it was struck from behind by a VW Jetta.
The driver of the other vehicle, Jacob Tabor, had been speeding between 80 and 100 miles per hour, according to prosecutors, and had a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
According to court documents, his BAC was 0.251. Police said Tabor had sideswiped another truck and kept driving before slamming into the Camry.
In a strange twist, the truck Tabor sideswiped belongs to Dixie Tavern owner Dan Lenzen according to court documents.
Officials say the crash was witnessed by a Portland Police officer and several others near the Marriott Hotel.
Zahran was rushed to OHSU hospital but later died of his injuries. Police said Tabor also had a previous DUII conviction in 2011 in Multnomah County.
According to the wrongful death suit, Tabor was served several drinks at the Dixie Tavern in Northwest Portland the night before, despite being visibly intoxicated.
The suit also names Tabor and his friend Matthew Curtis, and says Curtis bought several drinks for Tabor at the tavern.
The suit is seeking up to $85 million in damages and also names Concept Entertainment-Four LLC. The suit was filed by Portland attorney Hala Gores.
Tabor pleaded no contest to manslaughter, assault, and DUII charges and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Tabor had his license revoked for life, according to court documents.
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