Oregon State Police report alcohol use on part of Mazda driver in double fatality head-on crash on Highway 126 east of Springfield in Lane County

LEABURG, ORE. — Oregon State Police report that on May 29, 2016, at about 12:40AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 26 near milepost 26 (near Leaburg).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1990 Mazda pickup was traveling eastbound on Highway 126 when it crossed the centerline and struck a westbound 2004 Honda Civic head-on. Both drivers were declared deceased on scene by emergency personnel. A male passenger in the Honda was taken to Sacred Heart Riverbend for the treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The highway was shut down for approximately one hour. McKenzie Fire assisted with medical transport and extrication of the occupants. The Oregon Department of Transportation also assisted. Alcohol consumption by the driver of the Mazda is being considered as the contributing factor in the crash.

Wauconda man arrested in May 5 death of pedestrian in Volo – photo courtesy of Lake County News-Sun

Doper Dealt Death to Pedestrian

Brandon A. Stang, 23, of the 400 block of North Main Street, Wauconda, for one count of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis Causing Death

WAUCONDA, Ill. — A doper behind the wheel is charged with killing a pedestrian, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say that on May 26, 2016, following a thorough investigation, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Unit obtained an arrest warrant for Brandon A. Stang, 23, of the 400 block of North Main Street, Wauconda, for one count of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis – Causing Death (Class 2 Felony). Stang was the driver of the 2008 Ford Mustang, who struck a pedestrian, and it was determined Stang was driving under the influence of cannabis at the time of the crash.

The pedestrian, Stephanie V. Kostenko, 22, of Lake Zurich, was critically injured as a result of the crash, and later succumbed to her injuries.

Police report that on May 27, 2016, Stang surrendered himself to the custody of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. He is currently being held at the Lake County Jail on $100,000.00 bail.

* Fatal Volo Traffic Crash *

On May 5, 2016, at approximately 2:38 AM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a traffic crash with injuries on Route 12, south of Route 120, Volo. Deputies arrived and found a woman deceased in the roadway, who was struck by a car.

Preliminary investigation shows a 2008 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Route 12, south of Route 120. As the driver of the Ford traveled south, he struck the pedestrian, who was in the roadway for an unknown reason.

The Lake County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on the female on May 6, 2016, in the morning.

The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Unit.

Sheriff Curran reminds the public that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Booze Cruise Ends with One Less Justin; Driver Charged with Felony DUI

Justin Humphrey charged with DUI felony death 053016 Vermont State Police

MORETOWN, VERMONT — How could a Memorial Day weekend be complete without one more boozedroid taking to the road while impaired by alcohol and or drugs and killing his buddy?

According to the Vermont State Police, Trooper Brown responded to a crash of a 1986 Toyota truck on May 30, 2016, at 7:53 pm on Lynch Hill Road in Moretown, Vermont.

The crash site located in Washington County was found after a caller to 911 reported the incident and reported one person was unconscious.

EMS personnel attempted to aid the victim but police say that despite their best efforts, Justin Weston, 23, of Montpelier, Vt., was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

The dead man’s driver, Justin Humphrey, of Middlesex, Vt., was charged with DUI resulting in death and was set to appear for an initial court appearance on May 31, 2016, in Washington County Superior Court.

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Nestor Alegria-Hernandez, 34, of San Jose

Nestor took his party on the road and killed Carmencita Manaios

Suspect: Nestor Alegria-Hernandez D.O.B. 4/8/82 Resident of San Jose
Victim: Carmencita Manaios 65 yr. old Resident of Sunnyvale
Summary:
According to Santa Clara Police Lt. Dan Moreno, on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at approximately 5:40 PM, Santa Clara Police Officers responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Tasman Dr. and Lick Mill Blvd.
Officers learned that the victim, Carmencita Manaios was driving a 2000 Honda Accord northbound on Lick Mill Blvd. turning westbound onto Tasman Dr. Her vehicle was struck by a 2001 Ford F150 that was traveling eastbound on Tasman Dr. driven by the suspect Nestor Alegria-Hernandez. The collision occurred in the intersection and Carmencita Manaios died as a result of her injuries.
The suspect, Nestor Alegria-Hernandez, had minor injuries and was transported and released from a local hospital. There was an adult male passenger in the Ford F150 that was also treated and released with moderate injuries. Nestor Algeria-Hernandez was arrested and booked into County Jail on one count of 195.5(a) PC—Vehicular Manslaughter and two counts of 23153(B) VC—DUI with an Injury.
The Ford F150 ended up blocking the VTA light rail train tracks. VTA had to suspend train service until the Traffic Investigators concluded their investigation at the scene. VTA set up a bus bridge to assist the riders on the train.
The investigation is on-going and anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to call Traffic Investigator Dave Machado at (408) 615-4764.

Santa Clara Police Department DUI arrests for June 2, 2016

KWON, DONG WOO, A 7/3/1992, M 5/30/2016, 23152(A) VC M  Dui Alcohol, San Jose, 0447 Homestead Rd/san Tomas Ex 23152(B) VC Unlawful To Drive

ALEGRIA, NESTOR HERNANDEZ H,  4/8/1982 M 5/29/2016 191-5 PC F Name Vehicle Manslaughter San Jose 1950 S Bascom Ave, 23153(B) VC Dui With Injury F 23153(B) VC Dui With Injury F

NEGOSE, SABA AFORKE, B 4/5/1961 F 5/29/2016 23152(A)VC M, Dui Alcohol San Jose 0334 Campbell Av/el Camino Real,  23152(B) VC Unlawful To Drive W M 160005142, Arrest Log Date 6/28/2016 ARR

HUNG, STEPHANIE, A 10/24/1988 F 5/29/2016 23152(A)VC M, Dui Alcohol San Jose 0300 El Camino Real/los Padres Bl ,  23152(B) VC Unlawful To Drive W M

JUNG, SUNG SU K 11/12/1960, M 5/28/2016 23152(A)VC M, Dui Alcohol San Jose 0018 Calabazas Bl/el Camino Real 23152(B) VC Unlawful To Drive W M

Fairfax County Police DWI arrests

WINGER, LEVI ANTONIO, 23, 4/19/2016, 18.2-266, DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 220 STEVENSON SQ, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304

WILLIAMS, GABRIEL CLAVIJO, 27,4/9/2016	18.2-266, DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%, 3440 REEDY DR, ANNANDALE, VA 22003

WATSON, DAVID GEORGE, 53, 4/22/2016, 82-1-6[18.2-266] DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 18336 BRENRIDGE DR, BRANDY STATION, VA 22714

WALKER, YALONDA SYNEETRA, 36, 4/18/2016, 82-1-6[18.2-266] DWI: DRUGS, 3RD OFF, W/IN 10Y, 205 VINE PL, STAFFORD, VA 225541728

BELL, JAMES LEONARD, 29, 4/7/2016, 82-1-6[18.2-272], DRIVE WHILE REVOKED-DWI, 6620 BOWIE DR, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150

BAILEY, ERIC BENJAMIN, 35, 4/14/2016, 18.2-272, DRIVE WHILE REVOKED-DWI, 6012 MARSHAM CT ALEXANDRIA,  P1, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315

ALIYETTI, PAUL LEE, 52,	4/19/2016, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 6105D HOSKINS HOLLOW CIR CIR,

CENTREVILLE, VA 20121, DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TESt, 1 OFF, 

AHMED, AHMED DAHIR, 27,	4/17/2016, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 10259 LINDSEY MEADOWS CT, FAIRFAX, VA 22032 	
 DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF

ABDELILAH, MOHAMMED, 64, 3/26/2016, 18.2-266, DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 2 WAYNEWOOD DR, MONMOUTH, NJ 08852

AGUILAR, CARRANZA JOSE SANTOS, 38, 4/25/2016, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%, 5502 ASCOT CT, ALEXANDRIA, VA

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Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack DUI Arrests 5/28/2016 to 6/03/2016:

Jesus Vidal Serrato DUI Coachella Police Calif 040616 fled like a yellow belly coward after crash

What would Jesus do?
He wouldn’t run like coward Jesus Vidal Serrato  from a DUI crash

COACHELLA, CALIF. — 06/04/2016 — According to Riverside Sheriff’s Department John Gaw, on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 6:26 AM, Coachella Police Department officers responded to a hit and run traffic collision at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Jackson Street in Coachella.

A 2010 gray Honda Accord, driven by Jesus Vidal Serrato, age 31 of Coachella, was driving east on Avenue 48 at a high rate of speed, lost control, and struck a traffic control pole on the south-east corner of the intersection.

Serrato fled the scene on foot but was located and detained by an Indio Police Officer who was in the area.  Serrato complained of difficulty breathing and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

The investigation revealed that alcohol was a factor in this collision.  After a medical clearance, Serrato was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and booked at the Indio Jail.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Coachella Police Department at 760-863-8990 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP (7867).

The Coachella Police Department urges all drivers not to drink and drive.  To report suspected drunk drivers, please call 911.

Lillian Kay Waniata

According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jorge Ramirez on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 8:27 PM, officers from the Palm Desert Police Department responded to a single vehicle traffic collision inside the Monterey Country Club, Palm Desert.  Lillian Kay Waniata, 59 of Palm Desert, was traveling eastbound on Gran Via in a blue Chrysler 300, when she suddenly entered the golf course and collided into the wash basin.

The collision caused minor damage to her vehicle.  No injuries were reported. Police say the investigation revealed Waniata was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Waniata was booked at the Riverside County Jail in Indio after she was medically cleared at a local hospital.

The Palm Desert Police Department encourages the motoring public to not operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Anyone with information on this collision is encouraged to call the Palm Desert Police Department at 760-836-1600.

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Linet Garcia charged with DUI for attack on Palm tree with an Infiniti La Quinta Police Calif. 061416

PALM TREE POT HEAD TOO POTTED TO DRIVE

According to Sgt. Ben Ramirez of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at approximately 11:30 A.M., La Quinta Police Department responded to a report of a single vehicle collision at Miles Avenue west of Seeley Drive. The investigation revealed the driver of a white Infiniti was traveling eastbound on Miles Avenue, struck the center median, then came to rest south of the roadway, striking a palm tree. The driver and two passengers were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries sustained during the collision.

The driver, Linet Garcia, 21 years old of Indio, was arrested for suspicion of driving while impaired by cannabis and booked at the jail.

The La Quinta Police Department encourages all drivers not to drive while under the influence of drugs. To report drunk drivers, please call 911. Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, at (760) 863-8990, or they can call in anonymously at (760) 341-STOP (7867).

THE COWARD POTHEAD HIT AND RAN – Matthew Joseph Nelson 31 Multnomah County Sheriff Jail DUI arrest by Portland Police Bureau 062116

PORTLAND, ORE. — 06/22/2016 —  According to Portland Police Bureau Police, the driver of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 31-year-old Matthew Joseph Nelson, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail early Wednesday morning on charges of Assault in the Second Degree, Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver (Hit and Run), Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) – Marijuana, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. Nelson also w as held on an outstanding warrant.

Nelson and his passenger, a 30-year-old female, walked away from the crash but witnesses kept an eye on them until police arrived. The passenger was interviewed and released at the scene.

The driver of the 1998 Toyota Corolla, 31-year-old Nathaniel Drechsler, suffered serious injuries and remains at a Portland hospital. He is expected to survive his injuries. He was incorrectly listed as a female in the initial release.

Crash investigators learned that Nelson was driving northbound on 33rd Avenue at a high rate of speed prior to crashing into Drechsler. Nelson and his passenger, a 30-year-old female, walked away from the crash but witnesses kept an eye on them until police arrived. The passenger was interviewed and released at the scene.

Based on observations at the scene, crash investigators believe that Nelson was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash.

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 7:53 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a traffic crash at Northeast 33rd Avenue and Killingsworth Street.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and located a crashed Toyota Corolla and a crashed Cadillac Escalade, one containing a driver who was seriously injured. The driver of the Toyota Corolla, a male adult, was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital with serious injuries.

The driver and passenger of the Cadillac Escalade walked away from the crash scene but were quickly located and detained by police on 33rd Avenue, North of Killingsworth Street.

The Traffic Division’s Major Crash Team is responding to conduct a crash investigation.

Traffic in the intersection will likely be affected for the next several hours.

Warren County Sheriff’s Office DWI arrests and incidents:

Warren County Sheriff’s Office

Mandy L. Denton DWI arrest Warren County Sheriff NY 070216

Warren County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded to a motor vehicle crash at 2:08 am on July 1, 2016, Stony Creek Road in the Town of Thurman. Upon arrival, patrols located a 2004 Hyundai SUV on its roof in the ditch adjacent to the roadway and unoccupied.

The 2004 Hyundai was westbound on Stony Creek Road when the driver drove off the right shoulder, overcorrected, crossed into the eastbound lane, overcorrected and then traveled off the northern shoulder and overturned in the ditch.

The New York State Police located the operator, Mandy L. Denton, 29, on the Stony Creek Road and returned her to the scene. Upon further investigation, police determined that the operator was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

Denton submitted to a chemical test which yielded a .12 of 1% BAC. She was charged with DWI, failure to maintain lane and failure to keep right. Denton was processed and released to appear in the Town of Thurman Court on a later date.

Denton was not injured. The arrest was made by Patrol Officer’s Michael Campbell and Jeremy Coon with the assistance of the New York State Police.

Gary Moffitt busted for DWI with twice the legal limit for booze in his blood

Gary W. Moffit DWI arrest by Warren County Sheriff Officers Ryan Schroeck and Dan Habshi on 070116

Warren County New York Sheriff reports that on July 1, 2016, at approximately 9:41 P.M., the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of an erratic operator that nearly struck another vehicle head on in the Town of Queensbury. Sheriff’s Patrol located the vehicle traveling southeast on Quaker Rd. swerving into the oncoming lane and initiated a vehicle stop.

The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as Gary W. Moffitt, age 58, of Hudson Falls, NY. Moffitt failed standardized field sobriety test and was placed in custody for DWI by the Sheriff’s Patrol. Moffitt was found to have a BAC of .17% of 1% after submitting to a chemical breath test. He was also issued a traffic ticket for failing to keep right. Moffitt was released pending prosecution in Queensbury Town Court. The    arrest was made by Patrol Officers Ryan Schroeck and Dan Habshi.

Shawn H. Tajerha DWI arrest Warren County NY 070316

Police say that on July 3, 2016, at about 03:01 AM the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident on State Route 9 just North of Stockfarm Road in the Town of Chester.

The vehicle a 2011 Toyota Venza operated by Shawn H. Tajerha,30, of Springfield Massachusetts was traveling northbound on Route 9 when he struck a guide wire and overturned.

A Police investigation determined Tajerha to be intoxicated and he was charged with misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated. Tajerha refused to submit to a chemical test. He was also issued traffic tickets for moving from lane unsafely and refusing a chemical test.

Tajerha is to appear in Chester Town Court at a later date. The accident was investigated by Patrol Officer’s Kenneth Smith, and Matt Fish. They were also assisted at the scene by the Chestertown Fire Company.

HIT AND RUN COWARD FLED AFTER KILLING COUPLE!

South Carolina Highway Patrol reports the arrest of Jesse Gene Speer for felony DWI hit and run; killed couple on motorcycle

Jesse Gene Speer charged with Felony DUI hit and run killed two 070316 SC Highway Patrol Anderson County Jail

From WYFF

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. 07/04/2016 —A judge set bail for the man charged with hitting and killing two people riding a motorcycle Sunday morning.

Cpl. Bill Rhyne with the South Carolina Highway Patrol office said Jesse Gene Speer, 35, of Anderson, was driving a 2005 Nissan Altima that hit the Harley Davidson from behind, causing the motorcycle to crash.

Speer’s bail was set Sunday evening at $500,000.

In court, he apologized  and cried saying, “I would like to tell the family that I’m sorry … . (I) didn’t know I had hit anybody. Didn’t know what had happened.”

The motorcycle‘s operator and a passenger were both thrown from the Harley-Davidson and died at the scene, Rhyne said. Troopers said neither of the victims was wearing a helmet.

Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown said Bryan Donald Smith and his wife, Shannon Michelle Smith — both 46 — died in the wreck.

Rhyne said the wreck happened around 2:45 a.m. on State Highway 28 near State Highway 24 less than a mile west of Anderson. …MORE

Photo courtesy of DAVID ROGERS SPECIAL TO INDEPENDENT MAIL South Carolina troopers and Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown investigate at the scene of a fatal motorcycle wreck on Dunn Road.

From Anderson Independent Mail

James Garvin said Sunday that he wished he had more time with his friends Bryan Donald Smith and Shannon Michelle Smith.

“My family personally has known them about two years. And I wish 20,” Garvin said. “Shannon was a true angel and gift from above. Bryan to me was special in him just always being Bryan. Day 1 we had this mutual respect for each other and could talk pretty open on most all subjects, even agreeing to disagree.”

Garvin said the Smiths were kindhearted. Shannon Smith helped Garvin’s wife recover after shoulder surgery. Bryan Smith was mechanically inclined and had recently finished rebuilding a water ski to take out on the lake this weekend. Garvin said he was helping Smith get the registration and other papers in order. …MORE

LaGrange Police Department, LaGrange Kentucky

6/23/16
Kristen R. True, age 33, LaGrange, KY, arrested for:
• Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol/Drugs
• Endangering Welfare of Minor
• License to be in Possession

John J. Speicher, age 46, Crestwood, KY, arrested for:  Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol/Drugs

Cameron A. Miller, age 20, LaGrange, KY, arrested for:  Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol/Drugs

05/20/16
Mike T. White, age 53, LaGrange, KY, arrested for:
• Speeding
• Careless Driving
• Failure to Signal
• Improper Turning
• Disorderly Conduct
• Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol/Drugs

05/01/16
Agustin Rodriquez, age 51, Louisville, KY, arrested for:
• Disregarding Traffic Control Device
• Failure to Signal
• Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol/Drugs

Oldham County Police OWI arrest:

Donald Eugene Thompson OWI by Oldham County Police in Oldham County Sheriff Jail 063016

Tracy Govan out on bond after killing Sterlington Police Officer

Impaired Driver Strikes and Kills Sterlington Police Officer on US Highway 165

Sterlington, LA—One Sterlington Police Officer was killed and two others injured this morning after an impaired driver struck one of their police cars.

Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on July 3, 2016, Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a fatality crash on US Highway 165 approximately 2 miles south of Louisiana Highway 134 that involved a Sterlington Police Officer.

The initial investigation by State Police revealed three Sterlington Police Officers were conducting a traffic stop on the southbound shoulder of US Hwy 165. Officer David Elahi was standing between the fog line and the rear of his vehicle interviewing a subject when he was struck by a 2014 GMC Sierra driven by 44-year-old Tracy Govan of Monroe, LA. Due to Govan being impaired his vehicle crossed the fog line striking Elahi and two other Officers who were also on scene.

Officer Elahi was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ouachita Parish Coroner’s Office. The other two officers involved were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Sterlington, Louisiana, Police Officer David Elahi was killed by a DUI driver. City of Sterlington, Louisiana

At the time of the crash, Govan was determined to be impaired. Govan was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular negligent injury, improper lane usage and failure to move over for emergency vehicle on the shoulder.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Elahi’s family and the Sterlington Police Department during this time of grief,” said Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson. “This is a tragedy that could have been avoided.”

This is the second incident in the past two days on Louisiana highways involving a law enforcement officer being struck. A Louisiana State Trooper was struck on I-55 on Friday and suffered injuries while directing traffic around a stalled vehicle.

This is a reminder to everyone to please obey the “Move Over” law! If you see an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder with its emergency lights activated, please reduce your speed and change lanes to give first responders room to operate safely. Following this law will help keep first responders safe while they are assisting others on our highways.

Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that impaired driving continues to be a major problem throughout Louisiana this is especially true on holiday weekends like 4th of July. Whether impaired through alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two, the consequences of driving while impaired remain the same. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death.

In 2016, Troop F has investigated 19 fatal crashes resulting in 20 deaths.

Benton County Sheriff Ore DUI momma Clinton 070416

07/05/2016 – The Benton County Sheriff reports that Deputies from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to investigate a single-vehicle injury motor vehicle crash that occurred less than a mile north of Philomath. The crash resulted in injuries to three people, including two children.

At about 5:36 pm, on Monday, July 4, 2016, Dakena Clinton, age 39, from Corvallis, Oregon, was driving eastbound on West Hills Road, just west of the intersection of Rosecrest Drive, in a 1998 Ford Expedition.

Dakena Clinton DUI momma with kid in her SUV Benton County Sheriff

The passenger side tires went off the roadway and into the ditch. She overcorrected and steered the vehicle in the opposite lane, causing the vehicle to flip at least once in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle was heavily damaged and came to rest on its side, in the ditch on the south side of the roadway. A nine-year-old male child was ejected from the vehicle. An eleven-year-old female child and Dakena Clinton self-extricated from the vehicle.

The children were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis by an ambulance from the Corvallis Fire Department with moderate injuries. Dakena Clinton had minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital. The Benton County Multi-Agency Traffic Collision Investigation Team responded and processed the crime scene.

Dakena Clinton’s blood alcohol content was 0.12% . She was arrested, transported to the Benton County Jail, and lodged for the following crimes: Assault III (x2), Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangering (x2).
Deputies are continuing to investigate the crash and the public is asked to contact Detective Sergeant David Peterson at 541-766-6820 if they have any information. The roadway was closed for about four hours.

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