Road rage victim helped convict his killer

HERMISTON – Jaime Ubay-Farfan, 26, of Mesa, Washington was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole until he’s served at least 25 years in the Sixth District Circuit Court Wednesday. He had earlier submitted a guilty plea to a single charge of second-degree murder.

The case began when Tracey Scott Medows of Hood River called 911 to report he was being chased by Ubay-Farfan along Interstate 84. Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan said that Medows wasn’t just on the phone with the dispatcher, he also played an important role in bringing Ubay-Farfan to justice.

“The victim of the case actually had his cell phone out and was videoing Mr. Farfan’s actions,” Rowan said. “Basically, he videoed his demise.”

Rowan said he marvels at how dispatchers are able to keep calm during emergency situations such as this. He also said his detectives were aided by the Umatilla-Morrow Major Crimes Team and added that cooperation from law enforcement in Washington state was instrumental in Ubay-Farfan being taken into custody.

“I’m just thankful that all the agencies and the district attorney worked together to bring this thing to a conclusion,” he said. “I’m thankful that Mr. Farfan will meet his demise in terms of sentencing.”

This booking photo was provided to Elkhorn Media Group well before release of booking photos was disallowed by the Oregon Legislature.

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