Marion County, OR – An early-morning traffic stop attempt in the Silverton area escalated into a high-speed pursuit and injury crash Monday, sending one person to the hospital and leading to the arrest of a suspect now facing multiple felony charges.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night when a deputy attempted to stop a gray Jeep Patriot near Silverton Road NE after noticing the vehicle had expired registration. Authorities said the driver allegedly failed to yield and fled at a high rate of speed.
A short time later, deputies were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash at Silverton Road NE and 17th Street NE, involving the suspect vehicle and two others. Officials confirmed that one occupant from another vehicle reported injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The extent of those injuries has not been released.
Investigators identified the driver as Edgar Ramirez Gallegos, who allegedly fled the crash scene on foot. Deputies took him into custody after a brief foot pursuit and physical struggle, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities said Gallegos was determined to be impaired, and deputies also located drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. He was lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including Felony Attempt to Elude, Felony Hit and Run, DUII, Reckless Driving, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief, and a Felony Parole Board Warrant.
The crash temporarily disrupted traffic along Silverton Road NE as emergency crews responded.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the pursuit or crash is encouraged to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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