Driver arrested after DUII crash into tree

At approximately 2:00 am, on May 4, 2026, Gresham Police officers responded to a crash in the 16900 block of NE Halsey St., where a vehicle struck a tree in front of the Halsey East Townhomes.

Witnesses reported that shortly after the crash, the driver left the scene in a separate vehicle. Officers, with assistance from air resources already in the area, located the vehicle as it drove back toward the crash scene. The vehicle stopped about seven blocks away, and the driver was taken into custody.

The suspect requested transport to an area hospital, where she was treated for injuries related to the crash. As part of the investigation, officers obtained a search warrant for a blood draw. A preliminary report indicates the suspect's blood alcohol content was 0.223%.

The suspect, identified as Shyrell Padmore, 24, was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on suspicion of DUII, failure to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged, and criminal mischief in the first degree.

Photo: DUII crash into tree.