In two separate incidents just hours apart, communities in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Beaverton, Oregon, are reeling after deadly hit-and-run crashes claimed the lives of a 12-year-old boy and a 67-year-old man. Both tragedies have reignited urgent conversations about reckless driving, impaired motorists, and the devastating consequences of fleeing the scene.
On the morning of Friday, October 3, 2025, Las Vegas police responded to a harrowing scene near the intersection of Eastern and Owens avenues. Cristofer Suarez, a 12-year-old boy, had just stepped off a curb when he was struck by a white SUV. According to FOX5 Las Vegas, the impact was so severe that Cristofer was thrown more than 400 feet. He was rushed to the hospital, but despite being placed on life support, he succumbed to his injuries and died on Monday, October 6.
The driver of the SUV, identified as 27-year-old Oh’Ryan Brooks, did not stop to help. Instead, he sped away, leaving a devastated family and a shaken neighborhood behind. Police quickly traced Brooks using his license plate number, leading to his arrest later that day. According to the arrest report cited by FOX5, Brooks failed a sobriety test and admitted to officers that he had smoked marijuana before driving his children—or children he was caring for—to school between 6 and 7 a.m. that morning. In a further admission, he stated he smoked more marijuana after the crash, “because he knew he was going to jail.”
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson addressed the public’s growing frustration with these tragic, preventable events. “People are driving in a reckless manner,” Wolfson said. “They’re either speeding, or impaired, or both. And they’re not taking into consideration the consequences of their actions. This is not an accident. This is a collision.”
Wolfson further emphasized the seriousness of the case, noting, “There’s no indication of alcohol in this case, but there is an indication that he inhaled marijuana before driving some of his own kids or the kids of somebody he was taking care of.” The DA’s comments highlighted the broader risks when impaired drivers are responsible for transporting children, compounding the tragedy of Cristofer’s death.
Cristofer’s mother, Martina Suarez, has been vocal in her grief and anger. “I see it as homicide,” she told FOX5. “He killed my son, and I want everybody to know.” Her pain echoes throughout the community, which has come together in mourning and in calls for justice.
Brooks appeared in court on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, where his bail was set at $250,000. According to Wolfson, “a person is entitled to bail unless it’s a capital case, which is first-degree murder.” Brooks is scheduled to return to court on October 21. Wolfson, reflecting on his years as district attorney, lamented, “I’ve said in many interviews over the last five or ten years that I’ve been the DA, is ‘we’re not doing enough.’ Whatever we’re doing right now is not working.”
As Las Vegas grapples with the aftermath of Cristofer Suarez’s death, a similar sense of shock and loss has descended on Beaverton, Oregon. That same Friday night, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a car traveling south on Scholls Ferry Road near Hall Boulevard struck a pedestrian and sped away, according to KPTV News. The victim, 67-year-old Emmanuel Del Cid of Beaverton, died at the scene before emergency services could arrive.
Beaverton police have released a description of the suspect and the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run. The suspect is described as a Latino man in his mid-30s, about 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a medium build, and wearing a white hoodie at the time of the crash. The car is believed to be a 2013-2015 white Audi A4 or SR with noticeable front-end damage.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident, the suspect, or the vehicle’s whereabouts to contact Detective Chris Crosslin at 503-526-2280, or to call the non-emergency line at 503-629-0111. The investigation remains ongoing, with police hoping that community members will come forward to help bring closure to Del Cid’s family.
The back-to-back tragedies have cast a harsh spotlight on the persistent dangers pedestrians face—even in broad daylight or well-traveled urban areas. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Beaverton Police Department are both emphasizing the importance of driver responsibility, especially when impairment or distraction is suspected.
In Las Vegas, the case has reignited debate over how the justice system handles impaired driving and hit-and-run fatalities. Wolfson’s remarks reflect a growing consensus among law enforcement and public safety advocates that more needs to be done—whether through stricter penalties, increased public awareness, or better enforcement of existing laws. “People need to think. People need to care,” Wolfson urged, underscoring the human cost behind every statistic.
Meanwhile, the Beaverton hit-and-run remains unresolved, with police working around the clock to track down the suspect. The description of the vehicle—a white Audi with front-end damage—has been circulated widely, and detectives are relying on the public’s help to solve the case. For Del Cid’s family, the pain of losing a loved one is compounded by the lack of accountability. The community’s response has been one of solidarity, with many expressing hope that justice will be served soon.
Both incidents serve as grim reminders of the fragility of life and the far-reaching consequences of reckless driving. Whether caused by impairment, distraction, or simple disregard for human life, the aftermath is always the same: families shattered, communities mourning, and a lingering sense of injustice.
As the legal processes unfold in Las Vegas and the investigation continues in Beaverton, the families of Cristofer Suarez and Emmanuel Del Cid are left to pick up the pieces. Their stories are stark warnings to all drivers: every decision behind the wheel matters, and the cost of carelessness can be heartbreakingly high.
For now, both communities are united in grief—and in their determination to see justice done for the innocent lives lost on their streets.
