News Release from: Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office

Vehicle strikes bicyclist; Sheriff's Office arrests driver on DUII charges

Posted: Dec. 24, 2011, 3:34 p.m.

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• Lonnie Lee Baker
• Crash-scene photos: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #11-38313

At about 2:40 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2011, a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle while the cyclist was riding on Beavercreek Road near Ferguson Road in Clackamas County. The bicyclist was transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital by Life Flight. The driver was arrested on charges of DUII and Assault II.

At about 2:40 p.m., Lonnie Lee Baker, age 62, of Molalla, was allegedly driving a 2006 Dodge pick-up truck southbound on Beavercreek Road near Ferguson Road when he struck a bicyclist riding on the shoulder of the same road.

Deputies have identified the bicycle rider as John K. Crosswhite, age 47. He was taken by Life Flight from the scene to Emanuel Medical Center where he was last reported in critical condition.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Mr. Baker at the scene. He has been charged with DUII and Assault II.

Deputies have concluded the investigation at the scene, and the roadway is open.

Any witnesses to this crash are encouraged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office with their information.

TIPS/WITNESSES SOUGHT

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking additional witnesses and tips regarding this crime.

Anyone with information concerning this crime is encouraged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by telephone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online e-mail form. Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #11-38313.

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 reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #11-38313.

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Contact Info:
James Rhodes, Sergeant
Office of Public Information
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office