A driver was taken into custody on DUII charges after driving recklessly and endangering pedestrians on the Heights in Hood River on Friday night.  According to the Hood River Police Department, several individuals at the intersection of State and 9th flagged down an Officer at around 10 p.m. Friday night and reported a reckless driver had nearly struck them in the crosswalk.  The pedestrians described the vehicle as a gray pickup truck traveling south towards Children’s Park.  A few minutes later, dispatch received a call reporting a reckless driver nearly hitting two pedestrians at 9th and State, with the callers stating they had followed the suspect vehicle until it pulled into the Hood River ER parking lot.  The driver was subsequently taken into custody by police for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants.  Hood River Police are looking for the two pedestrians who were nearly struck or others who have information regarding this incident.  They should contact the Hood River Police Department non-emergency number at 541-386-2711 and request to speak with Sgt. Rivera to provide a statement.