Beaverton Police Department Press Release Re: Samir Helio Pazzoto-Filho Arrested For Alleged Felony Hit and Run
Suspect Arrested in Hit-and-Run Incident Involving Motorcycle
Beaverton, Oregon – The Beaverton Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the hit-and-run incident that occurred on May 5, 2025, on westbound Highway 26, between Highway 217 and Cedar Hills Boulevard.
The suspect, Samir Helio Pazzoto-Filho, a resident of Washington County, was taken into custody on the evening of May 5th, 2025. Officers responded to a tip from a community member, which led them to Pazzoto-Filho’s residence near Highway 26 and SW 185th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed Pazzoto-Filho driving his blue Kia Carnival, matching the vehicle involved in the crash.
Pazzoto-Filho has been charged with the following:
• Attempted Assault 1
• Second-degree Assault (felony)
• Hit-and-Run (felony)
• Reckless Driving
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon
The incident appears to have stemmed from a road rage-style interaction between Pazzoto-Filho
and the motorcycle rider. The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries and was transported to
the hospital. He has since been discharged and is resting with his family.
Attached to this release are images of the Kia Carnival involved in the crash. The images show the
damage likely caused during the crash with the motorcycle rider.
After speaking with numerous community members, investigators have reason to believe that Pazzoto-Filho has been driving recklessly in the days prior to this incident. Anyone with information about his reckless driving behavior, whether in this incident or any other, are urged to contact the Beaverton Police Department at 503.526.2261.
Pazzoto-Filho is currently lodged in the Washington County Jail. Members of the Washington County Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Team (C.A.R.T) are still investigating the incident and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
The Beaverton Police Department extends its gratitude to the community for their assistance in providing critical information that led to this arrest.