News Release from: Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office patrol car rear-ended while driving on McLoughlin Boulevard

Posted: Sept. 22, 2011

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Please refer to Clackamas County Case #2011-28510

At approximately 1:39 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, a Clackamas County Sheriff's Office patrol car was rear-ended while driving north on SE McLoughlin Boulevard, near SE Holly Ave in unincorporated Clackamas County.

The vehicle -- a blue 1991 Jeep Cherokee -- was reportedly driving at a high rate of speed prior to the impact. The jeep then rolled over onto its side before coming to a stop.

Both drivers were able to climb out of their vehicles, and appeared to be uninjured. They were both transported to local hospitals as a precautionary measure.

The driver of the at-fault vehicle -- Russell Scott Conrad, age 42, of Milwaukie -- was cited and released on the following charges:

The investigation revealed that both intoxicants and speed were factors in the crash.

A witness stated the 1991 Jeep was travelling northbound in the center lane of the highway at an estimated 80 mph just before the crash.

The deputy was treated and released from the hospital. He is home resting now. He is sore from the crash, but is expected to return to work within a week.

Linked above is a 1998 booking photograph of Mr. Conrad.

TIPS SOUGHT

Anyone with additional information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online e-mail form. Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #11-28510.

The public can also submit crime-tip text messages to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone. All users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text-messaging system -- in case of an emergency, call 911.

Please refer to Clackamas County Case #2011-28510

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Contact Info:
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Bryon O'Neil
Acting PIO