Beaverton Police Investigate Road Rage Pursuit Involving Reverse Driving

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On the morning of July 26, 2026, a road rage incident occurred in South Beaverton, Oregon, involving a driver who pursued a couple's vehicle. According to the Beaverton Police Department, the suspect, identified as 29-year-old a driver, followed the victims through city streets, at one point driving into oncoming traffic and continuing the pursuit in reverse for over a mile. The victims eventually drove to the Beaverton Police Department to seek safety. Following the incident, police arrested a driver and booked him into the Washington County Jail. During the arrest, officers reported finding a black airsoft handgun in the suspect's jacket pocket. A driver was charged with "reckless driving", according to Beaverton Police Department; a driver was charged with "menacing", according to Beaverton Police Department; a driver was charged with "reckless endangerment", according to Beaverton Police Department. The incident gained public attention after the Beaverton Police Department released dashcam and rearview camera footage of the pursuit. While the specific motivation for the confrontation remains unelaborated upon by authorities, the case highlights the risks associated with road rage interactions.