FATAL VEHICLE CRASH
Lane Co. Sheriff's Office
On 05/04/2023 at about 8:23pm deputies from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Peninsula Rd. near Big Fall Creek Rd. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be deceased and the driver had fled on foot. Initial investigation reveals that a silver Nissan Pathfinder left the roadway and struck a utility pole.
Deputies, along with assistance from the Oregon State Police searched for the driver and he was located a short distance away. The driver was also found to have been injured and he was transported to an area hospital.
Intoxication is being investigated as a possible factor in the crash. Additional details will be released as they become available.
Comments
Post a Comment