Early Sunday morning in Gresham, a driver sustained serious injuries after an allegedly stolen U-Haul truck crashed into their car, according to police reports. At approximately 3 a.m., officers from the Gresham Police Department noticed a U-Haul truck that had been reported stolen near Northeast 181st Avenue and Northeast Halsey Street. The officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver briefly stopped before taking off eastbound on NE Halsey St.
The officers did not pursue the U-Haul, but continued to monitor its movements until they saw it crash or veer off the road. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered that the U-Haul had collided with another car. The driver of the other vehicle was rushed to the hospital as a trauma patient, but there has been no update on their current condition.
The driver of the U-Haul truck was also taken to the hospital before being arrested. He has been identified as 18-year-old Nathan Beach. It is unclear at this time whether he sustained any injuries as a result of the crash.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with stolen vehicles and high-speed chases. Law enforcement agencies across the country have strict protocols in place to avoid unnecessarily endangering bystanders and police officers during car chases. In this case, the officers involved in the pursuit chose not to chase the U-Haul truck, but rather monitor its movements until it crashed.
The Gresham Police Department has not released any further information about the incident at this time. It is unclear whether Nathan Beach will face charges related to the theft of the U-Haul truck, the car accident, or both. The injured driver may be entitled to compensation for their injuries, medical expenses, and other damages resulting from the crash.
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