Redmond man charged with hit-and-run, reckless driving for crashing dump truck into dental office
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond man was located and cited by police on hit-and-run and reckless driving charges in the Sunday crash of a dump truck into a southwest Redmond dental office, after which the driver allegedly fled the scene.
The driver also was charged with criminal mischief, accused of slamming the truck into the Pacific Family Dental offices in the 600 block of Southwest Rimrock Way, Lieutenant April Huey said. She added that the man was not the registered owner of the vehicle, but worked for its owner
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"RPD would like to remind the community if you are involved in a motor vehicle crash where you damage someone else's property, you must remain on scene and attempt to locate the owner of the property and provide them with your information," Huey said in Monday's update.
"If you are unable to locate an owner, you must leave a written notice with your contact information in a place easily seen," she added.
Shortly after 9 a.m. Sunday, the Redmond Police Department and Redmond Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a dump truck crashing into the building, Huey said.
The building, which was unoccupied at the time, sustained significant damage. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The driver of the dump truck fled the scene, and law enforcement is actively searching for the suspect.
RPD had asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has information regarding the driver’s whereabouts to contact non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.
The department extended its thanks to RF&R and Pacific Power for their swift response and assistance.