Hit-and-run suspected drunk driver flees intersection, Salem OR


A car hit another vehicle and left the scene at the intersection of Sir and Owens. The driver might be drunk. Another car is following the suspected driver.
Audio|Source: Salem Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
Bicyclist is conscious alert and standing. Code 2 is fine for the medics. Copy. District 5A on a hit and run occurred. Sir and Owens, vehicle passing Northbound on Liberty from Owens. Locate vehicles of white Honda pilot, no plate. Struck the caller's vehicle on left. Caller believes the driver is intoxicated due to the smell of alcohol. It should be a second vehicle following. It's going to be a silver Rav 4 with a plate of 480, (name withheld).
Bicyclist is conscious alert and standing. Code 2 is fine for the medics. Copy. District 5A on a hit and run occurred. Sir and Owens, vehicle passing Northbound on Liberty from Owens. Locate vehicles of white Honda pilot, no plate. Struck the caller's vehicle on left. Caller believes the driver is intoxicated due to the smell of alcohol. It should be a second vehicle following. It's going to be a silver Rav 4 with a plate of 480, (name withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Owens St SE & Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97302
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