By Kate Renner
EUGENE, Ore.-- Police are on a man-hunt for the driver responsible for a motorcycle crash that happened on Highway 99 Saturday afternoon.
39-year-old Nicholas J. Arbacauskas and his 6-year-old son, Andrew, were riding on the motorcycle, lost control and the boy was thrown from the bike.
Andrew is suffering life-threatening injuries and was air-lifted to OHSU in Portland. His father is in serious condition.
According to Eugene Police, a pick-up truck clipped the motorcycle around 1:45 p.m.
The search is on for that truck that was suspected to be involved in the crash. It is described as an orange and cream or white, 1980's chevy pick-up, possibly with scrap metal in the back.
If you have any information about what happened call Eugene Police.
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Update
Andrew was able to undergo his leg surgery yesterday. Nick also had surgery again yesterday to fix his leg and arm. Both are stable Thank God. Andrew should be home by Tuesday of next week! Prayer is powerful.
Prayers
I can't believe someone would speed away after hitting them. I know Nick did everything he could to keep Andrew safe. My love and prayers are going out to the family. Especially Pam who is in PDX with Andrew while Nick is in Riverbend I know thats hard for her. Lets find these scumbag scrap metal tweekers I was told by Brit that they have a liscense plate number now! Thank god!
Love & Prays to our love ones
NICK & ANDREW OUR LOVE& PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ... PAM HANG IN THERE
AND TO THE DRIVER OF THAT PICKUP ITS NOT JUST THE POLICE LOOKING FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE LOOKING FOR YOU !!! TURN YOURSELF IN IF YOU HAVE A HEART