Driver escapes police, hits pedestrians, and crashes stolen vehicle in NW Portland
In Portland, Oregon, two pedestrians were seriously hurt after being struck by a driver in a stolen car trying to evade a traffic stop in the Pearl District on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. when police spotted the stolen vehicle near NW 9th and Burnside. The driver fled, resulting in a crash with the pedestrians near NW 6th. Both pedestrians were hospitalized, their conditions undisclosed. The driver was apprehended at the scene. Eyewitness Jacoby Bush described the chaotic scene, mentioning the car speeding towards a group of people before crashing. The investigation caused street closures and disrupted public transportation for hours. Officials urge anyone with information to contact the authorities. Stay tuned to KOIN 6 News for further updates.
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