Grants Pass Police Arrest Hit-and-Run Suspect After He Rolls His Truck While Trying to Flee | Daily Tidings

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Grants Pass Police Arrest Hit-and-Run Suspect After He Rolls His Truck While Trying to Flee News By Diane Megaw On Feb 21, 2026 Courtesy: Grants Pass Police Department GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Grants Pass Police Department arrested 43-year-old Mario Mota, a hit-and-run suspect, after he lost control attempting to turn onto Foothill Blvd from NE D Street, rolling his truck into a private yard on NW 6th Street and NW A Street. Mota had just turned off the Interstate 5 from Milepost 58, driving at a high rate of speed before exiting at Milepost 55. Police received a call about the hit-and-run suspect who was attempting to flee the scene around 10:30 am yesterday. Tidings Context FLNSA often refers to ORS 811.700 : failing to stop and provide name address and vehicle info after a crash causing property damage. It is a Class A misdemeanor in Oregon. The accident was minor in nature, but Mota was arrested for FLNSA and Reckless Driving. Tidings Timeline Yesterday 10:30 am : police get call about fleeing suspect I 5 Milepost 58 : driver exits freeway at high speed I 5 Milepost 55 : suspect takes exit toward Grants Pass Foothill Blvd : turn from NE D Street lost control NW 6th Street and NW A Street : truck rolls into private yard and arrest follows Grants Pass Josephine County Southern Oregon Share Twitter Facebook ReddIt WhatsApp Pinterest Email