According to investigators, the officer was on patrol driving northbound on Boones Ferry Road when an oncoming vehicle approached heading the wrong way in front of the officer
Lake Oswego, OR – A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a crash that injured a Lake Oswego Police Department officer in the city early Tuesday morning.
The driver was traveling the wrong way when the collision occurred on Boones Ferry Road near Reese Road at around 3:10 a.m. February 17.
According to investigators, the officer was on patrol driving northbound on Boones Ferry Road when an oncoming vehicle approached heading the wrong way in front of the officer. The officer tried to swerve to avoid a crash but the two cars collided nearly head-on.
The West Linn Police Department responded to the scene to investigate the incident.
The wrong-way motorist, identified as Weinner Santos-Leon, 22, of Beaverton, was booked into jail on suspicion of reckless driving, DUI, and fourth-degree assault.
The involved Lake Oswego Police officer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Santos-Leon was not hurt in the accident.
Authorities are currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Statistics from the Oregon Department of Transportation show that Oregon experienced an estimated 34,000 reported traffic crashes in 2024, resulting in more than 250 fatalities and thousands of injuries, with head-on and lane-departure collisions a significant contributing factor in rural highway fatalities. Clackamas County’s rural highways, including sections of Highway 224 and the area of Highway 212 and I-205, have historically seen higher-than-average serious collisions per capita compared to urban areas, often involving speed, loss of control, or head-on impact, according to ODOT Crash Data.
Head-on and loss-of-control collisions on rural highways can be deadly. Always drive within posted speed limits, remain alert and focused, and avoid distractions. On two-lane highways, maintain safe control of your vehicle at all times — your life and the lives of others depend on it.
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