Myrtle Point, OR – A fatal single-vehicle crash near Myrtle Point has led to manslaughter and DUI charges against a Coos County man, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say the crash occurred around 1:51 p.m. on October 31, 2025, along Lampa Lane near milepost 3. Emergency responders arrived to find one passenger dead at the scene. The victim was identified as 67-year-old John Lindegren, a resident of Coos County.
According to investigators, the driver — 43-year-old Jason Barreras-Sanchez — had allegedly been traveling at a high rate of speed while under the influence of intoxicants. Deputies arrested Barreras-Sanchez at the scene. He was later booked into the Coos County Jail at approximately 5:44 p.m. on charges of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Manslaughter in the Second Degree, DUII, and Reckless Driving.
Barreras-Sanchez appeared before Judge Andrew Combs on November 3, 2025, entering a plea of not guilty. His bail was set at $1 million, and he is scheduled to return to court on November 10, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that “police action is not indicative of guilt,” reminding the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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