Crash Site Turns to Crime Scene When Driver Steals Ambulance

A single-vehicle crash site on Interstate 5 on Friday suddenly turned into a crime scene when the driver of the crashed vehicle stole the ambulance that responded.

Around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 273.

Upon the troopers arriving at the crash scene, the operator of the crashed vehicle, identified as Noor Mohammad Baheej, 30, of Winnetka, Calif., attempted to flee. The driver returned and stole the Woodburn ambulance that was on scene. Baheej drove north on Interstate 5 into Portland where he continued to elude police. Attempts were made to pin the ambulance, but Baheej rammed a patrol vehicle, struck a building and was able to continue to elude Troopers.

The ambulance was again located on Interstate 5 southbound near milepost 295. The driver stopped the ambulance and attempted entry into another vehicle on the highway. Troopers were able take Baheej into custody without further incident.

Baheej displayed multiple signs of impairment and after investigation was charged with DUII – alcohol (BAC .21), unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, attempt to elude, reckless driving and failure to perform duties of driver.