Lane County, OR – Deputies with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office arrested several drivers on suspicion of impaired driving over the weekend, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on local highways.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, the department does not currently have a dedicated traffic team due to funding limitations but remains committed to roadway safety. Deputies issued a public reminder urging residents to plan sober rides, avoid driving after drinking or drug use, and always wear seatbelts.
Between October 8 and October 12, deputies responded to multiple reports of erratic driving across the county. On October 8, a driver in Veneta was allegedly found inhaling nitrous oxide while behind the wheel and was arrested for DUII. Two days later, on October 10, deputies stopped another driver on Beltline Highway near Coburg Road in Eugene, who also allegedly showed signs of impairment.
On October 11, deputies arrested a third driver on Highway 99 near Roosevelt Boulevard in Eugene for suspected DUII. Just after midnight on October 12, another driver was stopped and arrested on Beltline Highway near River Road in Eugene after allegedly showing signs of impairment.
Authorities emphasized that each of these incidents could have ended tragically and urged residents to drive safely this fall.
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