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Nearly Naked Hit And Run Suspect Arrested In Downtown Bend

BEND, OR -- A 31-year-old Bend man faces numerous charges after a hit and run on NE Greenwood. According to Bend Police, several people reported a driver involved in a three-vehicle crash threatened another driver with a knife, then ran from the scene, Wednesday afternoon. At least one person was taken to the hospital after the collision.

Investigators say a Toyota pickup was driving the wrong way on Greenwood, just before 3:30 p.m., when it struck two other trucks. After threatening another driver, the Toyota driver, later identified as Timothy Murphy, allegedly ran west on NE Kearney. 

Soon after, firefighters were flagged down by a "nearly naked man," who reported he'd been assaulted. But he ran south on Wall before police arrived. More calls came in from witnesses describing a man running through downtown dressed only in his underwear. 

Officers tried to detain the man, but he ran from police and Sheriff's deputies trying to assist. Murphy was ultimately tackled near Bend City Hall and taken into custody. He's charged with Hit and Run, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering x6, Criminal Mischief II, Menacing I. 

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