Man in jail after hit and run DUII on Hwy 97

stewart mazeDeschutes County, Ore. — A Boise, Idaho man is in jail tonight after police say he crashed his semi-truck into a tow truck on Sunday night, then fled the scene.

Oregon State Police say 40-year-old Stewart Maze crashed into a tow truck which was actively removing cars involved in a separate crash in Deschutes County on Highway 97.

The tow truck driver sustained a leg injury, and the tow truck itself was severely damaged.

Troopers later found Maze about 8 miles from the scene. He’s facing multiple charges, including DUII, assault and criminal mischief.

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