Driver Cited After Crash Damages Power Pole in West Medford
A driver was cited on multiple charges after crashing into a power pole at Oakdale Avenue and Main Street in Medford. Two passengers were injured in the crash, which left the vehicle totaled.
DUII Arrest After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Crater Lake Highway
A driver was arrested following a multi-vehicle crash on Crater Lake Highway in the Medford area that caused congestion and prompted a reconstruction investigation. Police said intoxication contributed to the collision, which resulted in injuries to other drivers. The roadway has since reopened.
Bend School Bus Driver Arrested for DUII
A Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver was arrested on suspicion of DUII and reckless endangering after transportation staff reported concerns that she appeared intoxicated while operating a school bus. According to Bend Police, the driver had completed one student route and was preparing for another when she was removed from duty. Authorities later reported she registered a 0.16 percent blood alcohol content approximately seven hours after initial testing.
Drivers Cited for Speeds Over 100 MPH on Highway 97
Deschutes County deputies say multiple drivers have been stopped traveling more than 100 mph on Highway 97 in the past week, including one driver arrested for DUII. Officials are urging drivers to slow down as enforcement increases.
Pedestrian Injured in Mount Shasta Hit-and-Run; Driver Arrested
An elderly woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision Saturday afternoon in Mount Shasta. Police say the driver, later identified as a 45-year-old man, was located, arrested, and booked on felony DUI and hit-and-run charges.
DUII Suspect Arrested After Crashing Stolen Truck in Bend
A 21-year-old Portland man was arrested in Bend after allegedly fleeing deputies, crashing a stolen truck, and being found passed out behind the wheel. Investigators say the suspect was impaired and required medical treatment before being taken into custody.
Manslaughter Charge in Rogue River DUII Hit-and-Run
Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Highway 99 near Rogue River after a pedestrian was killed while pushing a go-kart. The driver initially fled the scene but later contacted law enforcement and now faces DUII, hit-and-run, and Manslaughter charges.