Hit & Run Crash Sends Family of Three and Another Motorist to Hospital

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 20-years of age, in a dark tan or light brown Chevrolet pick up bearing Oregon 402DRQ.

Photo of crash scene on SE 181st in Gresham, Oregon Photo: Gresham Police

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Police say 30-year old Alejandro Reyes Cruz of Gresham & his family were stopped for a red light facing Southbound in the left turn lane on SE Stark at SE 181st today at 2:45 p.m. when their vehicle was suddenly struck from behind by a pick up truck, which left the scene Eastbound on SE 181st.

The force of the impact pushed his car forward into another vehicle being operated by 24-year old Juan Velasquez Lunda of Gresham.

Reyes Cruz, his wife and 6-year old son were all injured with neck, stomach and back pain. They were all transported to area hospitals for treatment.

Velasquez Lunda was also injured with neck & back pain. He too was transported to the hospital. Everyone was wearing their seatbelts and the child was properly secured in a booster seat.

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 20-years of age. The vehicle is described as a dark tan or light brown Chevrolet pick up bearing Oregon 402DRQ.

The vehicle should have moderate front-end damage. If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of this person and/or the vehicle please contact the Gresham Police.