OSP Reports – October 10

Oct. 1: 22:45: Traffic Crimes, All Except DUII – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 13. A trooper assisted Lane County deputies and Springfield Police Officers in locating a stolen Kia. The male driver of the Kia was driving recklessly with speeds in excess of 100 mph, driving on three tires and no lights illuminated. The Kia was later located and a trooper was in pursuit. The Kia crashed into a ditch and the male driver fled on foot into a heavily wooded area. The trooper later located the male hiding in blackberries. The male immediately fled on foot, where Lane County deputies were waiting and ultimately took the driver into custody. The male appeared to be heavily intoxicated. The Kia had multiple open alcoholic containers on the floorboard and cup holders. The male was cleared by medical personnel and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer.

Oct. 6: 16:58: Person Assist – Clear Lake Cutoff, Mp. 8. Troopers responded to a broken down log truck, stuck on the shoulder. OSP arranged a tow. Involved: gray Kenworth T80, 77-year-old male driver.