MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department (MPD) has issued "a hearty 'thank you'" to the people who took down and held a suspected hit-and-run driver until officers arrived at the scene on Friday.

The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m., with reports indicating that the driver of a pickup truck had been "driving recklessly" near Royal Avenue and Stevens Street before hitting a speed limit sign and flipping over.

"The driver took off on foot but citizens in the area chased him down," Medford Police said. "He was caught over on Superior Court, and held down until we arrived."

Officers identified the suspect as 44-year-old Aleksei Shatilov, who was found to be intoxicated. MPD said that Shatilov also injured an officer's arm "thrashing around" when they took him into custody.

Shatilov has been charged with DUII, hit and run, reckless driving, and assault on a police officer.

"We'd like to give the citizens involved a hearty 'thank you' for the assistance, and we are fortunate no one else was injured," MPD said. "Stay safe out there."