Driver cited for wreck near BK
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories
PENDLETON – Pendleton police have cited Jessica L. Payton, 36, of Pendleton for driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving and reckless endangering following a crash at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Southgate, Tutuilla Road, and Southwest Hailey Avenue.
Police learned from witnesses and evidence at the scene that the problems began at the intersection of Tutuilla Road and Southgate. It’s alleged she sideswiped a vehicle there and then proceeded, against the red light, to cross Southgate onto Southwest Hailey. Her ride was over when she ended up off the road in the 2500 block of Hailey a little past Burger King.
Police Chief Chuck Byram said that Payton displayed signs of impairment during the investigation. Toxicological evidence was gathered and sent to the Oregon State Police for examination. The Jeep Cherokee Payton was driving was towed from the scene and the roadway was clear for traffic at 2:33 p.m. No injuries were reported.
