News Release from: Oregon State Police
DRIVER SOUGHT FOLLOWING INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 241 EAST OF COOS BAY
Posted: May 31st, 2013 1:28 PM
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation and seeking the driver of a vehicle who lost control and crashed Thursday night off Highway 241 east of Coos Bay. After crashing, the vehicle caught fire and was totaled.
On May 30, 2013 at approximately 8:29 p.m., a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer sport utility vehicle driven by an adult male was northbound on Highway 241 near milepost 18 when it traveled off the highway, sideswiped a tree, and when down an embankment where it overturned. The vehicle caught fire and was later put out by firefighters.
The injured operator got out of the vehicle on his own power and left the scene before police and fire personnel arrived. Investigating OSP troopers, assisted by Coos County deputies, have identified the driver but his name is withheld at this time pending the ongoing investigation and search for him.
No photographs or other information available for this release.
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