JEFFERSON COUNTY, OR (January 19, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Sergio Suarez Sanchez was arrested in reference to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 361 near milepost 3.
The preliminary investigation revealed a southbound black Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Sergio Suarez Sanchez (36) of Madras, crossed into northbound lanes and collided head-on with a gray Ram 3500, operated by John Wallace (60) of Metolius.
Both drivers were transported to area hospitals with injuries.
The passenger in the Ram truck, Anna Wallace (56) of Metolius, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Sergio Suarez Sanchez was arrested after his release from the hospital.
Sergio Suarez Sanchez was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail on the following charges:
- Manslaughter 1st Degree
- Manslaughter 2nd Degree
- Criminally Negligent Homicide
- Assault 3rd Degree (DUII)
- DUII - Alcohol
- Reckless Driving
- Reckless Endangering
- Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree
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