Authorities are hunting for the driver of a red Toyota Camry that plowed into a scooter rider in Northeast Portland and fled the scene without ever hitting the brakes.

The Portland Police Bureau, in connection with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, said Tuesday that it would offer a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the near fatal hit-and-run on Sept. 21.

The Camry was driving north along Northeast Ninth Avenue when it turned west onto Broadway and smashed into a southbound scooter around 2:15 a.m., according to police and video of the crash.

The impact sent the scooter rider, 35, somersaulting up the hood and windshield of the car before being landing in the street, video shows. He suffered serious injuries, police said.

The driver does not appear to slow down and continues west along Broadway, according to the video.

Police said they believe the Camry, 1996 to 2002 model, may have a smashed windshield and front-end damage.

Anyone with information is asked to call 503-823-4357 or submit a tip online.

-- Shane Dixon Kavanaugh; 503-294-7632

Email at skavanaugh@oregonian.com

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