On October 2nd, at approximately 4:19 a.m., officers with the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Broadmore Street following a report of a male subject who may have needed medical assistance.
Upon arrival, officers located a male with serious injuries and a deceased dog in the roadway. Officers recovered physical evidence indicating a vehicle had struck the male before leaving the scene. The vehicle was not located in the area.
Detectives took over the investigation and continued working to identify the vehicle and the person responsible.
On Wednesday, October 14th, detectives served a search warrant at 6802 Waggoner Street associated with the investigation. Before the detectives arrived, the vehicle involved in the hit and run left the residence and was followed to another residence on Juniper Way. Following the search, 32-year-old Amanda Shotwell was arrested and lodged at the Klamath County Jail. Amanda was charged with felony hit-and-run and animal abuse in the 1st degree. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges are possible.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Klamath Falls Police Department. Reference KFPD Case #2026-10020007 and call 541-883-5336 or the KFPD Tip Line at 541-883-5334.