At approximately 5:30 pm Friday evening, a vehicle operated by an intoxicated driver lost control and sheared off a natural gas meter at a business in Tigard. The incident occurred at the Casual Car Wash located at 9855 SW Walnut Place off Highway 99.
The suspect fled the scene of the crash, however, was quickly apprehended by a Tigard Police Officer a short distance from the car wash. The driver was assessed by medics on scene and taken into custoday by Tigard Police Department.
Until the broken gas line could be shut down, TVF&R Firefighters ensured safe perimeters for both the public and emergency service personnel. As a precaution, Highway 99 – between School Street and Johnson Street – was closed for about one hour. Firefighters remained on scene as NW Natural crews brought in heavy equipment to access the line and control the leak. The situation was resolved at 7:30 pm.
