Police: More than one driver in hit-and-run?
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PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Police are again asking the public for help in finding out exactly who is responsible for an injury hit-and-run crash following a new development in the case.
On February 23th, police said 37-year-old Sulema Hernandez-Rivas of Southeast Portland was hit near Southeast 68th Avenue and Division Street just after 3 a.m.
She was taken to a hospital and reported to be in serious condition at the time.
The next day, Don Jeffrey Porter, 49, turned himself in, with police saying he told them he "may be" involved in the incident. His SUV, a 2013 Ford Escape, was recovered from a body shop.
But on Thursday, police said that "despite having consistent damage on his vehicle," a mirror found at the scene could not have come from his car.
Police now say they are looking into the possibility that more than one vehicle is involved in the incident.
Investigators said they are looking for a dark-colored 2005-2007 Ford Escape SUV, "which should be missing its driver's side mirror and would have minor damage along the driver's side front and side of the vehicle."
Porter was charged with felony hit and run, hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence. Police did not say if the discovery would affect any of the charges against Porter.
Police said anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Officer Erik Koppang at 503-823-2216 or send an email to CrimeTips@PortlandOregon.gov, and reference case number 13-15295.
I think that maybe this guy knocked off a mirrior last time he was driving drunk, had it replaced, but didn't bother getting it painted to match?
What the hell, how can you blaze someone down and not stop ??? You have to have in running through your veins to pull this off...  I hope they give these people 20 years in prison every time they catch them.. Disgusting !
I missed the word ice..
There was no "ice" on account of the "blaze"
Or he wasn't part of the hit and run but covering for someone else like his kid or??
I might of hit him I was really drunk at the time officer
This driver have 2013 brand new Ford Escape and already in accident? Hope that he have a excellent insurance on this brand new car. Hope Sulema will be okay
More then 1 car? either this guy had real bad luck or there is something more sinister at play here.
But then again the way people are acting of late going all nuts , who the hell knows what is happening is society any more.
ban guns? he, how about banning cars ? after all they are a guided missiles It seems that people do not care what they use for a weapon now a days, car, sword, knife, gun.. Point being we humans are more violent then the animals here on this planet..and I have to ask..WHY?
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Go swimming with great whites and say that !
Tag team hit and run, if the body is still twitching, car B you get them next. What will Portland think of next?
Maybe the mirror was there from a fender bender ages ago?
What are the odds of getting hit by two Ford Escapes at the same time?
@DMScottRI You beat me to it....astronomical odds I'd guess.
Thats when you KNOW your having a bad day, getting hit by a car twice, and they BOTH keep going!