BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) - A Beaverton man was taken into custody after authorities said he drove drunk and crashed into five cars.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the crashes were reported around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. One person in a struck vehicle was hospitalized with injuries.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Wesley Scott had abandoned his car and ran away by the time deputies arrived.
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Witnesses say Scott appear to intentionally hit one car, lose control of his car and then hit the other vehicles.
Officials say a police dog helped find Scott hiding in plants nearby. He was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
He is expected to be booked into the Washington County Jail on multiple charges including DUI and reckless driving.
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Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com
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