Overview

• The Beaverton Police Department arrested Samir Helio Pazzoto-Filho following a tip that identified his blue Kia Carnival as the vehicle involved in the May 5 hit-and-run on Highway 26.
• Pazzoto-Filho has been charged with second-degree assault, felony hit-and-run, reckless driving, unlawful use of a weapon, and attempted assault.
• Dashcam footage released by police shows the suspect intentionally sideswiping the motorcyclist, causing the rider to slide 250 feet and sustain serious injuries, including a pierced boot and a split helmet.
• The motorcyclist, identified as Correy, remains hospitalized but is recovering; his family has highlighted the severity of the injuries and the deliberate nature of the act.
• Police continue to review evidence and encourage the public to provide additional tips as part of the ongoing investigation into reckless driving behavior by the suspect.