Pickup Truck Flies 100 Feet, Crashes Into Oregon Home

Shocking video captures dramatic incident in Tigard, Oregon

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A newly released video shows a speeding pickup truck flying 100 feet through the air, clearing a three-foot brick wall, and crashing into an Oregon home. Fortunately, the family of five living inside the home escaped unharmed. The 33-year-old driver of the pickup truck was initially unconscious but later exited the vehicle under his own power, while the passenger had to be extracted by emergency crews.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the potential for catastrophic damage when vehicles become airborne and crash into residential structures. It raises questions about road safety, driver behavior, and the need for stronger enforcement and education to prevent such dangerous incidents.

The details

The wild incident was captured on a doorbell camera just before 3 a.m. in Tigard, Oregon. Police responded to a call about a truck driving recklessly and speeding. The pickup truck launched off a dirt mound, cleared a 3-foot retaining wall, and traveled roughly 100 feet through the air before crashing into the first-floor bathroom of the home. The homeowner, David Brudnok, said the impact caused water and debris to fly everywhere, shaking the entire house.

  • The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on February 17, 2026.
  • Police responded to the call about the reckless driving around the same time.

The players

David Brudnok

The homeowner whose house was struck by the flying pickup truck.

Tigard Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and charged the driver with reckless driving and recklessly endangering.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue

The emergency crew that had to extract the passenger from the crashed pickup truck.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't expect a flying truck. I just heard this, BOOM! And the house shakes... I get down the stairs, and I realize the whole front of my house is completely just gone.”

— David Brudnok, Homeowner (KOIN News)

“I got woken up, just the slamming and the house rumbled and like, it was, it was crazy. And then my wife was, was knitting in the room just right there and I heard her start screaming my name.”

— David Brudnok, Homeowner (KOIN News)

What’s next

The Tigard Police Department will determine if the driver of the pickup truck faces any additional charges beyond the initial reckless driving and recklessly endangering charges.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safe and responsible driving. It highlights the need for increased education, enforcement, and infrastructure improvements to prevent such dangerous and destructive crashes from occurring in residential neighborhoods.