A Rockaway Beach husband was stabbed in the back by a passenger in a vehicle that struck his pregnant wife as she held their 2-year-old son in a parking lot Sunday, according to the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office.
Background
The family was in the parking lot when the vehicle struck the woman while she carried her young child. The driver stopped after the incident, authorities said. The husband approached the driver to confront them about what had happened.
The Charges
As the confrontation unfolded, a passenger in the vehicle exited and stabbed the husband in the back before returning to the vehicle. The driver fled the scene but stopped a few blocks away and returned on foot to cooperate with investigators, the sheriff's office said.
The passenger fled on foot and even changed clothes in an attempt to avoid detection, authorities said. He was soon located and arrested.
The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Isak Hunter Rutledge, a United States-born citizen. He is charged with assault, menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, and disorderly conduct. The driver is not currently facing charges.
Key Takeaways
- The pregnant wife and her 2-year-old son were injured in the parking lot collision but are expected to recover
- The husband was stabbed in the back during a confrontation with the driver
- The passenger-suspect fled on foot and changed clothes before being arrested
- The driver stopped a few blocks away and returned to cooperate with investigators
- Sheriff Josh Brown praised the swift response and citizen assistance that helped solve the case quickly
What's Next
Rutledge is in custody facing multiple charges. The family continues to recover from the incident, which sheriff's officials said had the potential for far more serious injuries.