Washington County authorities in Oregon have arrested a 43-year-old woman accused of injuring a man in a February 13 hit-and-run in Aloha. According to information reported by KOIN, deputies identified the driver of a black pickup truck believed to have struck a man and left the scene. She has been charged with third-degree assault and hit-and-run involving injury.

Deputies said the victim sustained serious injuries. No additional identifying information has been released by law enforcement as of February 18. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has not issued further updates regarding the man’s condition or whether additional charges are being reviewed.

Although the crash occurred roughly 35 miles south of Longview, incidents like this often resonate across the Columbia River communities that share commuting routes, workforce ties, and transportation corridors. Residents of Cowlitz County regularly travel to and through Washington County for work, medical appointments, or family connections, making major roadway safety incidents in Aloha and Beaverton part of the broader regional landscape.

The arrest also comes at a time when both Oregon and Washington agencies have emphasized pedestrian and traffic safety following elevated crash rates in recent years. Local governments across the I‑5 corridor continue to explore strategies—including lighting upgrades, crosswalk redesigns, and speed enforcement—to reduce severe-injury collisions.

Why this matters

For communities in Southwest Washington, cross-border traffic incidents underscore the interconnected nature of regional mobility and safety. Residents frequently rely on OR‑8, OR‑217, and the west-side Portland arterials that lead into Washington County. Any pattern of hit-and-run collisions or impaired roadway safety in the Portland metro area can have downstream implications for Cowlitz County travelers.

If the Washington County Sheriff’s Office releases additional details, Columbia Countercurrent will update this story to reflect confirmed information.

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KOIN: Driver of black truck arrested after man seriously hurt in Aloha hit-run