SALEM, Ore. (Oct. 18, 2026) — A 22-year-old Salem woman was arrested Saturday morning after police said she drove under the influence, struck four vehicles and crashed into an apartment building in south Salem, injuring a resident inside.
According to the Salem Police Department, officers responded at approximately 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, to reports of a vehicle crashing into the Willamette Terrace Apartments near Owens Street South and Fairmount Avenue South.
Investigators determined that Isabella Moreno, 22, of Salem, initially struck an occupied vehicle at the intersection before colliding with three additional parked vehicles. Her vehicle then crashed into the apartment building.
Police said Moreno and a resident inside one of the apartments sustained minor injuries in the crash. Both were treated at the scene by Salem Fire Department medics before being transported to Salem Hospital for further medical care.
No other injuries were reported.
Moreno was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants, recklessly endangering another person and fourth-degree assault.
According to police, Moreno’s blood alcohol concentration was more than twice Oregon’s legal limit of 0.08%.
The crash remains under investigation. Salem police said further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
All suspects are believed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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