Grants Pass Police Arrest Hit-and-Run Suspect After He Rolls His Truck While Trying to Flee

GRANTS PASS, Ore. β€” The Grants Pass Police Department arrested 43-year-old Mario Mota, a hit-and-run suspect, after he lost control attempting to turn onto Foothill Blvd from NE D Street, rolling his truck into a private yard on NW 6th Street and NW A Street.

Mota had just turned off the Interstate 5 from Milepost 58, driving at a high rate of speed before exiting at Milepost 55.

Police received a call about the hit-and-run suspect who was attempting to flee the scene around 10:30 am yesterday.

Tidings Context
FLNSA often refers to ORS 811.700 : failing to stop and provide name address and vehicle info after a crash causing property damage. It is a Class A misdemeanor in Oregon.

The accident was minor in nature, but Mota was arrested for FLNSA and Reckless Driving.

Tidings Timeline
  • Yesterday 10:30 am : police get call about fleeing suspect
  • I 5 Milepost 58 : driver exits freeway at high speed
  • I 5 Milepost 55 : suspect takes exit toward Grants Pass
  • Foothill Blvd : turn from NE D Street lost control
  • NW 6th Street and NW A Street : truck rolls into private yard and arrest follows
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