UPDATE MARCH 28, 2022:
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Prosecutors say the man who drove into a homeless encampment in Salem, Oregon, killing four people, had roughly double the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. Enrique Rodriguez Jr. is charged with four counts of first-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault, reckless driving and driving while under the influence of intoxicants. The 2 a.m. Sunday (March 27, 2022) crash left a scene of chaos. Two people died there and two died at the hospital. According to a charging document filed with the Marion County Circuit Court, Rodriguez had 0.15% or more alcohol in his blood. Oregon law says a blood alcohol level of 0.08%. or higher constitutes driving under the influence.
MARCH 27, 2022:
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A driver crashed their car into a homeless encampment in Salem, Oregon, killing four people and injuring three others, including the driver. Police arrested 24-year-old Enrique Rodriguez Jr. Sunday evening. Rodriguez was charged with four counts of first-degree manslaughter among other charges. Authorities said the Salem Police Traffic Team believes “alcohol may have been a contributing factor.” Police in Salem say the crash was reported at 2 a.m. Sunday (March 27, 2022). Two people died at the scene and four people from the encampment were taken to Salem Health with life-threatening injuries. Two of them died. Officials have not released the conditions of those who remain hospitalized.
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