ER Doctor Gets 13 Months for Fatal Hit-and-Run in Oregon

An ER doctor will spend 13 months in prison for a fatal hit-and-run. This is after he struck and killed a man and then drove to his hospital shift.
By Newsroom | Crime, Oregon |

Doctor's Sentence Delivered

An emergency room physician, Dr. Kenneth Kolarsky, has been sentenced to 13 months in a state correctional facility. The sentence stems from an incident where he struck and killed Nicolas Hernandez-Mendoza, a 44-year-old man.

Kolarsky was convicted of attempted failure to perform the duties of a driver to an injured person. Prosecutors detailed that after hitting Hernandez-Mendoza, Kolarsky stopped briefly, drove around the unconscious victim, and proceeded to his workplace. He arrived at Legacy Silverton Medical Center approximately 20 minutes after the fatal collision.

The court heard that Kolarsky made efforts to conceal damage to his vehicle in the aftermath of the crash. Hernandez-Mendoza sustained severe injuries, including a fractured neck vertebra, a broken pelvis, and internal bleeding from a ruptured spleen, which doctors were unable to stop.

Chronology of Events

  • Kolarsky struck Hernandez-Mendoza while driving to his shift at Silverton Hospital from his home in the Portland area.

  • After the impact, Kolarsky reportedly drove around the victim's body.

  • He arrived at Legacy Silverton Medical Center roughly 20 minutes after the crash to begin his work shift.

  • Emergency crews later discovered Hernandez-Mendoza in the road.

  • Kolarsky was arrested last year.

  • He pleaded guilty to the charges.

  • He began serving his sentence immediately after the hearing on Tuesday.

Background Context

The incident took place in Oregon. The specific location where Hernandez-Mendoza was killed has been identified. Dr. Kolarsky was employed as an ER doctor through Northwest Acute Care Specialists at Legacy Silverton Medical Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was ER doctor Dr. Kenneth Kolarsky sentenced in Oregon?
Dr. Kolarsky was sentenced to 13 months in prison for a fatal hit-and-run. He struck and killed Nicolas Hernandez-Mendoza while driving to work.
Q: What happened after Dr. Kolarsky hit Nicolas Hernandez-Mendoza?
Prosecutors said Kolarsky stopped briefly, drove around the victim's body, and then continued to his job at Legacy Silverton Medical Center.
Q: When did Dr. Kolarsky arrive at the hospital after the crash?
He arrived at Legacy Silverton Medical Center about 20 minutes after the fatal collision occurred.
Q: What was Dr. Kolarsky convicted of in relation to the incident?
He was convicted of attempted failure to perform the duties of a driver to an injured person.
Q: What were the injuries sustained by Nicolas Hernandez-Mendoza?
Hernandez-Mendoza suffered severe injuries including a fractured neck, broken pelvis, and internal bleeding from a ruptured spleen.