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Driver hits patrol car, arrested after fleeing accident

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BRIDGEPORT – Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a hit and run accident after a car struck a deputy’s vehicle while the deputy was conducting a traffic stop on another driver.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:33 p.m., Nov. 21, near milemarker 8 on State Route 173 on Bridgeport Bar. Deputies were speaking with the driver of a stopped vehicle when they observed a vehicle approaching them on the highway.

“The vehicle traveled over the fog line and struck the patrol car, causing significant damage to both vehicles,” a Douglas County Sheriff press release said. “The deputies were able to move out of the way and were uninjured.  After striking the patrol car, the suspect vehicle proceeded to travel southbound on SR 173 towards Bridgeport.”

During the accident the hit and run vehicle lost a front tire which caused it to emit sparks on the roadway. Another deputy located and stopped the vehicle near milemarker 4 on SR 173.

“With the assistance of the Brewster Police Department the driver, identified as Hendrika Isensee, a 76-year-old Bridgeport resident, was detained without further incident,” the release said. “Washington State Patrol responded, placed her under arrest for suspicion of DUI and Hit and Run, and booked her into the Okanogan County Jail.”            


 

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