Driver injured in crash into storefront
By Terry Murry on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
UMATILLA – A motorist suffered serious injuries when his pickup truck crashed into the Dollar General building at 1410 Sixth Street in Umatilla Monday evening. Blake Mayberry was taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center for treatment.
Umatilla Police Chief Darla Huxel said that the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District first responders had to use extrication tools to remove Mayberry from his vehicle which was on the sidewalk east of the damaged entrance. In spite of the extensive structural damage, no one else was injured, including the two employees inside the store.
Huxel said that as a result of the investigation, Mayberry was issued citations for driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment. Those citations were delivered to him at the hospital. She said he was conscious and alert both at the scene of the crash and at the hospital.
First responders from URFPD were backed up by Umatilla County Fire District No. 1, Irrigon Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Huxel said the police investigation is ongoing as officers continue to gather evidence.
