The driver reportedly failed to yield on Interstate 5 north of Eugene.
(EUGENE, Ore.) - A Seattle, Washington man was arrested by Oregon State Police troopers Tuesday afternoon following a hit and run crash northbound Interstate 5 south of Eugene.
The arrest occurred when troopers spiked the vehicle's tires after he failed to stop for nearly ten miles.
Investigators with OSP say today at approximately 3:30 PM, the suspect's 2002 Hyundai sport utility vehicle was reportedly involved in a hit and run crash on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 189.
OSP Recruit Trooper Will Ulch spotted the vehicle northbound near milepost 197 and attempted to stop it.
He says the driver failed to yield and continued driving northbound at about 55 mph until Trooper Clay Core deployed spike strips near milepost 206.
"After spike strips were used deflating the vehicle's tires, the driver pulled onto the shoulder and stopped." Ulch said.
Troopers arrested 40-year old Jason Cord Menk of Seattle, Washington.
A subsequent search of the vehicle led troopers to find a concealed firearm and other evidence, they said.
Menk was transported to Lane County Jail and booked for Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle, Reckless Driving, DUII, Hit and Run with Property Damage, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Following booking he was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital for an evaluation.
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