4/26/26 - LCSO Case 26-1669

Deputies arrest suspect in Jasper hit-and-run

Just before midnight on April 5th, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with fire personnel to a hit-and-run crash on Jasper Lowell Road at Pengra Road. A motorcycle rider had been struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene. The rider was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Deputies were able to identify the make and model of the suspect vehicle from debris left on scene. They began searching for a possible match.

On April 26th, deputies located a matching vehicle at a residence in the 39000 block of Jasper Lowell Road, Fall Creek. The vehicle was partially hidden under a tarp. After additional investigation, deputies determined the vehicle was involved in the crash. They also identified the driver as John Thomas Klinchok, 60, of Fall Creek.

Klinchok was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Assault in the 1st Degree, Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver to Injured Persons, and Driving While Suspended - Felony.

Thanks to the many community members who assisted with this incident.

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