Oregon Police Seek Suspect Who Fled Country After Fatal Teen Hit-Run

Oregon State Police are seeking Alejandro Christopher Velazquez Lopez, a 34-year-old man from Tillamook, who is accused of a hit-and-run crash on July 12 that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy and serious injuries to two other teens. The incident occurred on Highway 18 near Grand Ronde, where three teenagers were changing a flat tire on a Nissan Altima when Lopez allegedly drove his Honda Civic off the road and struck them before fleeing the scene. Police believe Lopez has left the United States and have issued an active warrant for his arrest. The crash investigation closed the highway for over 11 hours, with multiple law enforcement agencies involved in the response. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Oregon State Police as the search continues for Lopez. The tragic event underscores ongoing concerns about hit-and-run incidents and road safety in the Oregon Coast Range area.