Creswell Hit-and-Run Incident Leaves Man Dead
CRESWELL, Ore. — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 49-year-old man on River Drive near East Cloverdale Road on Oct. 9.
Justin Dewayne Jones was struck by a vehicle around 8:27 p.m. and later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the involved vehicle fled the scene following the incident.
The Lane County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking information regarding the driver and the vehicle involved. Emergency responders provided medical aid, but details on transport to a medical facility have not been released.
Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle leave the area shortly after the collision. Lane closures were implemented during the investigation, which remains ongoing. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact them.