BEAVERTON, Ore. — Police have arrested a 31-year-old man accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash earlier this month that left a 67-year-old man dead, according to the Beaverton Police Department.
The Crash
The incident occurred around 8:46 p.m. on October 4 near the intersection of Scholls Ferry Road and Hall Boulevard in Beaverton. Authorities said a driver in a white Audi sedan struck Emmanuel Del Cid, 67, and then sped away without stopping to help.
Emergency crews arrived shortly after the collision, but Del Cid died at the scene from his injuries. Police launched an immediate investigation to locate the vehicle and driver responsible.
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The Investigation
Four days later, on October 8, police located a white Audi believed to be involved in the crash. Detectives connected the vehicle to Taylor Ray Willan, the registered owner. After gathering evidence, officers arrested Willan at a residence in south Beaverton on October 13.
Following a detailed investigation, a Washington County grand jury indicted Willan on felony hit-and-run charges. He has since been booked into the Washington County Jail.
Remembering the Victim
Family members identified the victim as Emmanuel Del Cid, describing him as a kind and hardworking man whose loss has deeply affected the community. A family photo shared by relatives shows Del Cid smiling, remembered by loved ones as a gentle person who always helped others.
Ongoing Legal Process
Beaverton police said the investigation remains open as prosecutors move forward with the case. Authorities have not released additional details about whether speed, impairment, or other factors played a role in the crash.
Officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information about Willan’s movements that night to contact the Beaverton Police Department.
The tragic incident has reignited community concerns about pedestrian safety along Scholls Ferry Road, a busy stretch where several serious accidents have occurred in recent years.
As of now, Willan remains in custody awaiting further court proceedings.
