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Coos County, OR - Crime Alert: Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Wreck
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
By Country Herald Police Reports · 2025-11-05T03:07:40+00:00
Coos County, OR – Crime Alert: Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Wreck 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. The accident occurred following a report of a vehicle leaving the roadway.
The Investigation Local law enforcement arrived at the scene to find a vehicle that had sustained significant damage. Emergency personnel pronounced the passenger deceased at the scene. The driver, whose identity has been confirmed by authorities, was taken into custody after a preliminary investigation suggested impairment was a factor.
Official Charges The driver faces multiple charges, including Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants DUII . The investigation remains ongoing as investigators work to determine the exact circumstances leading to the collision.