OSP Reports - January 5

Dec. 24: 15:22: Traffic Crimes, All Except DUII – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 15. Dispatched to a two-vehicle collision. On arrival, trooper spoke to several witnesses who all gave the same account of what had happened. The driver of the at-fault vehicle was cited for Driving While Suspended violation and criminally cited for Reckless Driving. The vehicles were towed and no injuries were reported. Involved: white Chevy C15, black Ford Explorer, 44-year-old male, 48-year-old female, both from Springfield.

15:51: Driving Under the Influence – Hwy. 126E, Mp. 52. Dispatched to a single vehicle crash. A Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling eastbound, crossed into the westbound, onto the shoulder, and crashed into a tree. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested for DUII. The driver was transported to the Springfield Municipal Jail and denied a breath sample. A search warrant was written, approved, and executed. The driver was cited and released. Involved: red Hyundai, 33-year-old male from Canoga Park, CA.

Dec. 27: 16:20: Agency Assist – Alder Branch Rd. & Marcola Rd. Troopers responded to assist with a two-vehicle crash. Emergency Medical Services personnel advised the driver of a black Nissan involved in the crash was exhibiting signs of impairment. Troopers arrived on scene and located the suspected DUII driver, observed signs of impairment, and remained with the driver until Lane County deputies arrived on scene. LCSO deputies subsequently arrested the male driver for DUII. Involved: black Nissan Altima, 50-year-old male.