Viral Video From US: Speeding Pickup Truck Goes Airborne and Crashes Into a Home in Oregon
A truck driven by Jacob Hankins, 33, went airborne and crashed into a Tigard home in US early Friday, February 13, after hitting a dirt mound at high speed. The vehicle flew 100 feet, clearing a wall before landing in the family's bathroom. While the house is now unlivable, the family of five escaped uninjured. Hankins faces reckless driving and endangerment charges.
Mumbai, February 18: A 33-year-old man was arrested early Friday, February 13, 2026, after his pickup truck went airborne and crashed into a Tigard residence in Oregon, United States, while the occupants were asleep. The driver, identified by police as Jacob Hankins, allegedly launched his vehicle over a brick wall and into the side of the home at high speed. While the residence has been deemed unlivable due to severe structural damage, the family of five inside escaped without physical injury.
Viral Video Shows 100-Foot Flight
The incident occurred just before 3 AM in the 13000 block of Southwest Larkwood Place. According to the Tigard Police Department, Hankins was travelling westbound on Southwest Scholls Ferry Road when he drove off the roadway. Is Video of Alex Pretti Kicking US Federal Vehicle AI-Generated? Know the Truth Behind Clip.
Truck Goes Airborne and Crashes Into Home in Oregon
Investigators determined that the truck struck a dirt mound, which acted as a ramp. The vehicle reportedly traveled more than 100 feet through the air and cleared a three-foot-tall brick retaining wall before slamming into the first floor of the house. The truck came to rest in the home's bathroom, causing water lines to burst and debris to scatter throughout the lower level.
Homeowner Recounts 'Crazy' Impact
Homeowner David Brudnok described being jolted awake by a massive "boom" and the sound of his house rumbling. His wife, who was in a nearby room at the time of the crash, began screaming for him as dust and debris filled the air. Despite the extensive damage to the front of the house and the downstairs bathroom, Brudnok was able to safely evacuate his wife and three young children. The American Red Cross is currently assisting the family, as the home has been declared structurally unsound. ‘Santa Claus Sightings’: Viral Video of Man in Red Sleigh ‘Flying’ Over US Cities on Christmas 2025 Real or Fake? History and Origins Explained.
Charges and Investigation
Emergency crews from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) arrived to find Hankins and a passenger trapped inside the mangled pickup. Both were extricated and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Upon his release from medical care, Hankins was taken into custody. He currently faces several charges, including reckless driving and reckless endangerment. Authorities are continuing to investigate whether impairment played a role in the crash, though speeding and reckless maneuvers have already been cited as primary factors.
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