Sheriff's deputy and wife hit by car during Mexico vacation
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LOS CABOS, Mexico -- A Sheriff's Deputy and his spouse were seriously injured on Friday when they were hit by a car while vacationing in Mexico, the Lane County Sheriff's Office said.
Officials said that Deputy Drew Wattier and his wife, Michelle were outside of their hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico at around 7 p.m. Friday when they were hit by a passing car.
The Lane County Sheriff's Office reported that both Drew and Michelle are in critical (but stable) condition at this time.
Carrie Carver with the Lane County Sheriff's Office told KVAL that because the Wattiers are being treated in Mexico it is hard to find out more information.
"We have really limited communication with the authorities ... and the hospital staff down there," Carver said. "So what we are doing now is just trying to get as much information as we can. We are different countries, so that is pretty difficult."
Carver said that both Deputy Wattier and his wife are considered to be a big part of the Lane County Sheriff's Office family. She added that everyone at LCSO hopes they will return home soon.
The Sheriff's Office said they will set up an assistance fund for the Wattier family at Selco Bank on Monday.
Hope they get better-than-sub-par medical treatment. No mention of a citation to the driver, or if a crime was even commited.Â
 @flor3nc3 It was a hit and run unfortunately
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@FrankCastle Crackhead says What? Frankie=)
Doesn't matter where you live. Every place has it's bad areas. Look at what goes on in the Eugene area. And I LOVE Eugene...
I wonder if it was an accident
Drew and Miss, we love you and are praying for you and your family! Â We were so sorry to hear this terrible news. Â We know you are both strong! Â Love you both!
Mexico is still safe than Chicago.
 @PEANUT I lived in Chicago for several years and my husband was born and raised there. It has it's bad south side but the city itself is no more dangerous than Eugene.
@UsaidWHAT @PEANUTÂ Â Your point is what?????????????