Hit and run driver sideswipes motorcyclist S of Salem

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INJURY HIT AND RUN CRASH INTERSTATE - 5 SOUTHBOUND MILEPOST 246 - 06/23/09
A Hillsboro woman was injured while riding her motorcycle southbound on Interstate -5 near milepost 246 after being hit by four door black Jeep Liberty. After the crash the operator of the Jeep Liberty left the scene of the crash without leaving required information or checking on the welfare of the motorcycle rider. The area of the crash is about six miles south of Salem.

On June 23, 2009 at about 9:35 AM an unknown year Yamaha motorcycle driven by KRISTI JOHANSEN, age 50, from Hillsboro, was southbound on Interstate -5 in the slow lane near milepost 246. A four door black Jeep Liberty was also southbound and was traveling beside the motorcycle in the fast lane. The operator of the black Jeep Liberty swerved over into the slow lane to avoid a road obstruction. After the black Jeep Liberty swerved over into slow lane it collided with the JOHANSEN'S motorcycle twice. JOHANSEN ended up on the right shoulder and her motorcycle came to rest near the left median.

After the crash an unknown make and model semi truck and trailer pulled to the side of the road along with the with the black Jeep Liberty. A short time later the operator of the black Jeep Liberty left the area without leaving required information or checking on the welfare of the JOHANSEN.

JOHANSEN was transported by ambulance to Salem Memorial Hospital where she is being treated for injuries sustained in the collision.

The black Jeep liberty is described to have unknown Oregon License Plates. Additionally it is believed that there will be damage from the right rear passenger door up towards the right front passenger door of the Jeep Liberty. The operator of the Jeep Liberty is described as being a female with blond hair.

The right (slow) lane was closed for a short duration during the investigation. OSP Troopers from the Salem Area Command are continuing their investigation. OSP Personnel were assisted at the scene by Turner Fire Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Any witnesses that may have seen the collision or have information pertaining to the Hit and Run vehicle are requested to contact Senior Trooper Peggy Bishop of the Salem Patrol Office at 503-378-3387.
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