On January 31st, 2016 at 7:43 PM the Oregon State Police troopers were dispatched to a hit and run crash on US Hwy 97 near milepost (MP) 172. The crash occurred at the scene of another crash where tow trucks were removing vehicles. A semi-tractor/trailer stuck one of the tow trucks and caused substantial damage. The driver of the tow truck sustained a leg injury. The semi driver, Mr. Stewart A. Maze, age 40, from Boise, Idaho fled the scene. OSP troopers located the vehicle and Mr. Stewart approximately 8 miles from the crash. Based on the investigation Mr. Stewart was arrested and lodged at the Deschutes County Jail for DUII, reckless Driving, Reckless endangering, Criminal Mischief, Assault IV, and Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver.
