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FOREST GROVE, Washington County, Ore., Nov. 2, 2026 — Two women were hurt early Sunday morning, November 1, when a vehicle struck them at Main Street and 19th Avenue in Forest Grove, according to the Forest Grove Police Department. The driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of DUII, police said.
Officers were called to the intersection around 12:20 a.m. on reports that a vehicle had hit two pedestrians, according to the Forest Grove Police Department. Arriving officers found two adult women injured. One had life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. She has since been discharged. The second woman suffered minor injuries and declined to be transported for treatment.
The driver, identified by police as 26-year-old Julian Brito of Forest Grove, stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers. Police said a breath test measured his blood alcohol concentration at 0.22 percent. Brito was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on charges including first-degree assault, fourth-degree assault, DUII, reckless endangerment and reckless driving. His vehicle was impounded.
A stretch of Main Street was closed for about an hour while officers investigated. American Medical Response and Forest Grove Fire and Rescue also responded.
The case remains under investigation. We wish the injured a complete recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Oregon
This pedestrian crash happened at Main Street and 19th Avenue in Forest Grove, OR. Our Oregon intersections page covers intersection crashes across Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are most common in pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer broken bones, head trauma, internal injuries and spinal damage. Severity usually depends on vehicle speed and the point of impact.
What are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents?
Driver impairment, distraction, speeding and failure to yield at crosswalks or intersections are frequent factors, along with poor visibility at night.
How does vehicle speed affect pedestrian survival?
Higher speeds reduce a driver's reaction time and increase the force of impact, which raises the likelihood of serious or fatal injury to a pedestrian.
Where do most pedestrian accidents happen?
Many occur at or near intersections, crosswalks and roadway crossings, usually during low-light hours like early morning or night.
