Driver of black, yellow Mustang wanted for hit-run at illegal street takeover event
Police are searching for the driver of a black and yellow Ford Mustang involved in a hit-and-run during an illegal street takeover event in Lloyd District on April 14, which left one person with serious injuries.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run during an illegal street takeover event in Lloyd District on April 14.
Surveillance footage shows a black and yellow car spinning erratically in the intersection of North Multnomah Street and Williams Avenue around 2:51 a.m. Dozens of other cars can be seen in the video along with hundreds of people.
Police describe the car as a mid-1990’s Ford Mustang coupe with a low-profile spoiler and custom chrome wheels. It may have dents or other damage to the rear quarter-panels, according to authorities.
“During one stunt, the driver struck one of the onlookers, causing what are believed to be serious, potentially life-threatening injuries,” police said. “The driver continued sliding while onlookers rushed toward the injured person.”
Two more people were hit by the car as a crowd swarmed the first victim, but their injuries are currently unknown to police. One of them, however, was seen being carried off by another person.
Meanwhile, the driver in the black and yellow car left the intersection, though police said they returned later on.
Investigators have received reports that people at the scene performed CPR on the first victim, who was eventually taken to the hospital in another car.
“Police were not able to immediately respond due to a large, hostile crowd and active street racing continuing,” officials said. “What happened to the patients after the incident is unknown.”
Those injured during the street takeover are encouraged to contact police.