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Driver Reportedly Fled Traffic Stop on Foot and Fell From 100 Foot Bridge

Police say the man died after falling into Eagle Creek near bridge, in the darkness.

(EAGLE CREEK, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are investigating the death of a man in Eagle Creek whose body was found near the base of a bridge over the creek along Highway 224. Lt. Gregg Hastings with OSP, says troopers and detectives are investigating the case with the Clackamas County medical examiner.

"The deceased male reportedly had run from the scene of an attempted traffic stop and was found when officers were searching for him."

Early Morning Eagle Creek Blaze Under Investigation

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

(EAGLE CREEK, Ore.) - Clackamas County Sheriff's Office patrol personnel, Estacada Fire and Sandy Fire rescue personnel were dispatched to a large structure fire at 1:49 a.m. this morning, at 29655 SE Hwy 211, in Eagle Creek.

Det. Jim Strovink with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, says the two-alarm blaze erupted in a structure described as an unoccupied barn which had been utilized previously as a woodworking shop.