During a Father’s Day weekend saturated patrol, McMinnville Police Department strengthened its presence at the intersection of Mullican Street and Highway 70s Bypass resulting in five citations for motorists running red lights.“We wanted to include that intersection in the saturated patrol because of the fatality that occurred there when a motorist ran the light,” said Lt. Mark Mara.On Friday morning, motorcyclist Nelson Vogel was fatally injured when he entered the intersection from Mullican Street and was struck by a motorist traveling on the bypass who failed to stop at a red light.The saturated patrol, targeting motorists who exhibit risky driving that could be contributed to intoxication, resulted in stopping 22 vehicles. Of the 22 stops, 15 citations and three warning were given.Along with the five citations for running red lights, the department handed out two tickets for no insurance, six tickets for not wearing a seatbelt and two tickets for speeding. The warnings consisted of two for excessive speed and one for not wearing a seatbelt.While one stop resulted in a charge for misdemeanor drugs, there were no arrests for driving under the influence (DUI), and no accidents involving injuries during the hours of the saturated patrol.
Police issue tickets after fatal intersection crash