Police Looking for ATV, Driver in Hit and Run Crash Near Brooks
The crash seriously injured a motorcyclist, and OSP is looking for information to help locate a reported involved ATV and its operator.
(BROOKS, Ore. ) — Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation into Sunday night's serious injury hit and run crash that occurred on Highway 99E near Waconda Road NE about three miles north of Brooks.
The crash seriously injured a motorcyclist, and OSP is looking for information to help locate a reported involved ATV and its operator.
At approximately 8:41 p.m., a motorcycle operated by 48-year-old Keith Miller, from Woodburn, was traveling on Highway 99E near milepost 39 when it collided with an ATV-type vehicle that was crossing the highway. Witness information indicated the ATV's operator, described as a Hispanic male, stopped briefly and then left the scene on the vehicle.
OSP and Marion County Sheriff's Office searched the area for the vehicle and operator but found neither.
The highway was closed about 45 minutes before one lane was opened.
Miller was transported by ground ambulance to Salem Hospital with serious injuries. He was wearing a protective helmet.
OSP is seeking information to help locate the involved vehicle and operator. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call OSP at 800-452-7888.
Trooper Michael Lacer is the lead investigator.
OSP was also assisted at the scene by Marion County Fire District #1, Woodburn Fire District, and Woodburn Ambulance.
Source: Oregon State Police
