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MEDIA RELEASE
Released by: Lieutenant Mike Biondi
Date/Time of incident: 01/15/2019 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Ray's Food Place - 51537 Hwy 97, Lapine, Or
Driver: Jaramillo, Anita - Age: 79 - Lapine, Or
Vehicle: Red 2019 Toyota Corolla
On January 15, 2019 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of Ray's Food Place in Lapine. DCSO Deputies arrived to find a red 2019 Toyota Corolla, driven by Jaramillo, had driven over the sidewalk and through the front entrance of the store. The store was open and employees were present at the time.
An investigation determined Jaramillo had recently purchased the vehicle and was not very familiar with it. She pulled into a parking stall in front of the store and then mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal. The Toyota drove over the sidewalk and into the store, causing substantial damage to the building, store displays and checkstands.
Lapine Fire Department personnel arrived to assess Jaramillo who declined treatment. Jaramillo was provided a ride home by DCSO deputies.
No citations have been issued and no one was injured.
CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Sgt. William Bailey, Public Information Officer, 541-388-6655 or SheriffPIO@deschutes.org
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service organization providing patrol, criminal investigations, corrections, civil and search and rescue. Special operations include Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with four K9 units. Founded in 1916 and today directed by Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves the more than 185,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 230 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 180 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
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