2 arrested after overnight hit-and-runs in Wash. Co.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Two drivers were arrested after two hit-and-run crashes in Washington County early Saturday morning, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

WCSO said just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday, a driver tried to avoid a stop by a deputy at Southwest 209th Avenue and Southwest Johnson Street. The driver almost hit a car head-on and then crashed. The driver took off running.

A car crashed after trying to avoid a stop by a Washington County sheriff's deputy early... — A car crashed after trying to avoid a stop by a Washington County sheriff's deputy early Saturday morning.(Washington County Sheriff's Office)

Deputies later found and arrested 22-year-old Carlos Ornelas. He is facing the following charges:

Eluding in a car and on foot
Hit-and-run
Reckless driving
Recklessly endangering
Criminal mischief
Five warrants

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Deputies said at about 5:30 a.m., another driver crashed and ran from the scene. The driver hit a tree at Southwest 178th Avenue and Southwest Augusta Lane. A passenger was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

A driver was arrested and a passenger was injured in a crash at SW 178th Ave. & SW Augusta Ln.... — A driver was arrested and a passenger was injured in a crash at SW 178th Ave. & SW Augusta Ln. in Washington County.(Washington County Sheriff's Office)

Deputies said they found the driver trying to escape in another car. They arrested 24-year-old Michael Angel Diaz Vasquez. He is facing the following charges:

DUII
Felony hit and run causing injury
Criminal mischief

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