A 76-year-old Bend resident is in critical condition following a hit and run crash Thursday night on Bend’s westside. According to Bend PD: On Thursday, October 27th at 9:31 pm, Bend Police responded to a male down with injury at the NW Newport and NW 14th St round-a-bout. Investigation revealed the severely injured male was the victim of a Felony Hit and Run motor vehicle crash. The victim was transported by Bend Fire to St. Charles Hospital where he remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. The cause and details of the crash remain under investigation.
Bend Police is seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect and vehicle, which fled the scene after the crash, described as follows:
Suspect vehicle: Described as being a dark colored larger SUV, possibly a Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle was described as being clean, shiny and possibly a 2008 to 2012 model.
Suspect: Described as a white male adult, 40-60 years of age, 5’10”-6’00”, 180 lbs., medium build with brown hair and a scruffy brown beard.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact the Bend Police Department at the non-emergency number of 541-693-6911.
