By John Lloyd 
A pickup truck became an airborne projectile in the early morning hours in Tigard, Oregon, crashing directly into a residential home and narrowly missing a family of five inside. Police say the driver was arrested at the scene after the violent crash left a house heavily damaged and sent first responders racing to the neighborhood.
The incident unfolded just before 3 a.m. along Shoals Ferry Road, when authorities say the driver lost control of the truck at high speed. According to Tigard police, the vehicle struck a dirt mound, cleared a retaining wall, and launched roughly 100 feet through the air before slamming into the front of a home.
Newly released video shows the truck fully airborne moments before impact, highlighting the extreme force involved. Investigators said the pickup did not simply leave the roadway — it traveled a significant distance through open space before colliding with the structure, effectively turning the vehicle into a flying hazard.
Inside the home, the impact shook the entire building awake. The crash caused extensive damage to the front portion of the house, crushing walls and destroying part of the lower level, including a bathroom. Debris was scattered throughout the interior, leaving parts of the home structurally compromised.
At the time of the crash, five people were inside the house, including three children. All were able to escape without physical injuries. Police said the family exited through the back of the home as emergency crews flooded the scene.
Responding officers, firefighters, and medical personnel arrived to find the pickup embedded in the residence and major structural damage visible from the street. The scale of the response reflected the seriousness of the crash and the risk posed to anyone inside the home at the time.
Two people were inside the pickup truck when it crashed, police said. Both occupants were transported to a hospital with injuries described as minor. Investigators noted that the driver was able to climb out of the wreckage following the crash.
Police arrested the driver on a charge of reckless driving. Authorities have not released the driver’s identity or indicated whether additional charges are expected as the investigation continues. Officials have also not confirmed whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the crash, though police said the circumstances remain under review.
While no one inside the home was hurt, the incident highlights how quickly a loss of control can escalate beyond the driver and into the lives of people who had nothing to do with the event. A vehicle traveling at speed became airborne, crossed barriers designed to protect property, and crashed into a residence where children were sleeping.
The home sustained significant damage, and it remains unclear when the family will be able to return. City officials did not immediately comment on whether the structure would be considered safe for occupancy following the crash.
For police, the case underscores the risks posed by reckless driving in residential areas, where mistakes do not stay confined to the roadway. A single vehicle leaving the pavement resulted in a multi-agency emergency response, hospital transports, and a family displaced from their home.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing as they continue to review video footage and physical evidence from the scene. No additional details have been released regarding potential contributing factors or next steps in the case.
What remains clear is how narrowly the incident avoided a far more devastating outcome. A truck traveling through the air and into a home during the early morning hours could have easily resulted in serious injuries or deaths. Instead, police say the driver now faces legal consequences for a crash that turned a quiet neighborhood into a disaster scene in seconds.
Elizabeth Puckett 
Shawn Henry