Driver comes forward after severely damaging church in hit-and-run crash

ELMIRA, Ore. — Authorities said the driver of a vehicle that crashed into Fern Ridge Christian Church came forward and was contacted by a Deputy on February 2. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, at about 7:10 p.m. on February 1, a vehicle smashed into the Fern Ridge Christian Church. Pictures from residents in the area show the vehicle smashed through exterior siding, a layer of drywall, internal wood structure and a short brick wall, leaving the room in disarray. Deputies said the vehicle, described as an older white Ford SUV, drove off before they could arrive.

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