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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW From the council: City's responsible budgeting yields benefits ... Two wheels to freedom: Phoenix camp helps kids with disabilities learn to ride ... Rocker's old house vaults Williams into the spotlight ... From the council: City's responsible budgeting yields benefits ... Two wheels to freedom: Phoenix camp helps kids with disabilities learn to ride ... Rocker's old house vaults Williams into the spotlight ... CRIME Train slams into truck at Central Point crossing Allegedly intoxicated driver arrested after fleeing scene Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 23, 2014 at 10:52 AM Updated Dec 23, 2014 at 5:28 PM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 23, 2014 at 10:52 AM Updated Dec 23, 2014 at 5:28 PM » Social News CENTRAL POINT — A slow-moving Central Oregon Pacific train struck a Chevy pickup truck Tuesday morning in a crossing at Pine and Front streets before the allegedly intoxicated driver fled into a nearby neighborhood. The driver, identified as Gary Lee Wilsie, 47, of the 2600 block of Hanley Road in Central Point, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, failure to perform the duties of a driver, second-degree criminal mischief, possession of a controlled substance, driving while suspended and obstruction of a rail crossing, according to a Central Point police release.  Central Point police Chief Kris Allison said the pickup, a 1992 Chevy 1500, was traveling eastbound when it passed through the crossing guards and onto the tracks at about 10:20 a.m. "What it looks like is he was traveling and then went into the crossing guards when the train was coming through," Allison said. The train, which was going about 10 mph, shoved the truck off the tracks until it came to rest parallel to the train's lead engine. Rob Mayhall, who lives near the train tracks, said he didn't see the crash or hear squealing brakes, but said the train's usual passing sounds were off. "It was doing its usual thing, but then something didn't sound right," Mayhall said. "It sounded different." Investigators say the male driver leaped from the vehicle and ran into a nearby neighborhood after the crash. The crash caused heavy front-end damage to the truck and gouged meters-long scratches into the side of the train. Three engines were pulling about a dozen cars at the time of the crash. The driver was apprehended a short time later by police while he was walking near the intersection of Timothy Street and Snowy Butte Road. He did not appear to be injured. The truck's owner is listed as Terry Lee Wilsie, 51, according to Driver and Motor Vehicle Services records. He and Gary Lee Wilsie were identified as brothers in a 2011 online obituary for a family member who died in Oklahoma. The stopped train prompted fire and police responders to detour westbound traffic on Pine Street onto Highway 99 until just after 11:30 a.m., when the truck was towed away and the train started rolling again. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or  [email protected] . Follow him at  www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 23, 2014 at 10:52 AM Updated Dec 23, 2014 at 5:28 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501