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2 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 NEWS NOW ODOT mower believed to have sparked blaze near Hugo ... Rogue Valley boat makers floating higher as economy improves ... Jackson County Jail needs help ... ODOT mower believed to have sparked blaze near Hugo ... Rogue Valley boat makers floating higher as economy improves ... Jackson County Jail needs help ... OSP releases name of sheriff's deputy who hit pedestrian Comment By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 8, 2015 at 6:54 PM By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 8, 2015 at 6:54 PM » Social News Investigators have identified the Jackson County sheriff's deputy who was driving the patrol car that struck and injured an intoxicated man who was walking down the center of Interstate 5 on Saturday night. Oregon State Police Lt. Bill Fugate identified the driver as sheriff's Deputy Jesse Ainsworth. Ainsworth told investigators he thought he hit a deer while driving north on I-5 near milepost 40 outside of Gold Hill. Ainsworth told investigators that he didn't realize his vehicle had struck a person until after he stopped and discovered 35-year-old Eliso L. Arias, according to OSP. Arias, who was camping in the area and was reportedly involved in a disturbance, was intoxicated and wearing dark clothing when he walked between the two northbound lanes, according to OSP. "It's unfortunate the deputy never saw him," Fugate said. "I'm not sure anybody else would have, either." Arias, who suffered what police initially said were serious but not life-threatening injuries, was taken to Providence Medford Medical Center, where he was no longer listed as a patient Monday, a hospital spokeswoman said. Ainsworth has not been placed on paid leave during the OSP investigation and has remained on patrol duty, Sheriff Corey Falls said. By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 8, 2015 at 6:54 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 + 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