Oregon Man Dies After Jumping From Moving Car

Oregon State Police troopers from the Pendleton Area Command believe at this point that alcohol was a contributing factor.

Salem-News.com

(MILTON FREEWATER, Ore.) - Oregon State Police say a Milton Freewater-area man died Friday night after intentionally jumping out of a vehicle driven by his wife.

It happened around 10:45 PM Friday, as 24-year old Raydel Gutierrez was riding in the passenger side of a Chevrolet Blazer driven by his 24-year old wife northbound on Highway 11 near milepost 35.

Investigators say the couple's two children, ages 4 and 7, were in the rear passenger seat. As the vehicle was traveling 40 - 50 mph, Mr. Gutierrez intentionally jumped out of the passenger side and landed on the highway.

He was transported by Milton Freewater EMS to St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington where he was pronounced deceased.

Oregon State Police troopers from the Pendleton Area Command office are completing the investigation. They believe at this point that alcohol was a contributing factor. Source: Oregon State Police