A 76-year-old Bend man has died after being the victim of a hit and run last week. Walter James Lane died while being treated at St Charles Hospital after being struck on October 27th. Bend Police continue to investigate this incident and are seeking public assistance in locating the driver 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.
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 was listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. The cause and details of the crash remain under investigation.
