For many people, Memorial Day welcomes the unofficial start of summer. Many people celebrate with vacations, barbeques and other parties. In some cases alcohol can be involved in the festivities. While summer is often a welcome change for people, drinking and driving is an easy mistake to make as people are focused on the fun and not their own blood alcohol content level.
Oregon police charge woman with DUI following erratic driving
An Oregon woman has been arrested following a car accident and fleeing from police. According to police, they received reports about a car driving erratically around 4:25 p.m. Witnesses claim that the car was driving from shoulder to shoulder and weaving in and out of traffic. People claim that at some point, the car hit the median and nearly hit several other cars.
Accident in Southeast Portland results in drunk driving charges
Following a motor vehicle accident, Oregon police will open an investigation to try and determine how the accident occurred. In some cases, this investigation can be clear cut, but in others police may have to perform tests and other measures to figure out what happened. In many cases, police may look to the drivers to see if their behavior, or intoxication, caused the crash.If police suspect drunk driving, police will try to determine the driver's blood alcohol content level. This can be done through a variety of means including a field sobriety test, a blood test or a breath test. These tests must be carried out with precision in order for the results to be trusted.
Driver flees police, eventually charged with DUII
When people are intoxicated, they do not always make the best decisions. Intoxicants -- like drugs or alcohol -- can change people's sense of judgment and mistakes are easily made. One common mistake is getting behind the wheel of a car after having too much to drink. While normally people may see this as risky and inappropriate, intoxicated people can still make the wrong decision.
Saint Patrick's Day leads to DUII charges across Oregon
Every March, people across the state of Oregon come out to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Like many holidays, the celebrations often include alcohol. In particular, this holiday is known for its rowdy parties and green beer. Ahead of the holiday Oregon State Police urged drivers from across the state to avoid drinking and driving during the Saint Patrick's Day celebrations.
Police chase ends in crash and DUI charges
An Oregon man has been arrested for driving under the influence following a police chase. DUI charges are serious in Oregon and can result in prison sentences, large fines, loss of driving privileges, community service or alcohol education classes. In some cases, the penalties can be more severe because of a person's criminal record or because of the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
Oregon man accused of drunk driving and causing passenger's death
Sometimes the simplest of mistakes can lead to deadly consequences. For many people who have been accused of drunk driving, the consequences are serious but they can be managed. For many first-time offenders, people may have to pay a fine, do a small amount of jail time, complete community service or a driver's education class. Furthermore, depending on the circumstances, a first-time DUI arrest may result in a loss of some driving privileges.
Oregon police increase DUI patrols for the big game
There are certain times of the year when Oregon residents are more likely to be out drinking. During these times, police understand that there are likely to be more people on the roads who have been drinking and driving. Therefore, police increase patrols in order to try and make as many arrests as possible. These times of the year traditionally include New Years' Eve, Saint Patrick's Day and Super Bowl Sunday.
After pedestrian dies, Oregon driver charged with DUII
A man was recently arrested following a car accident in nearby Sandy, Oregon. According to police, the 32-year-old man was driving near the intersection of Hood Street and Beers Avenue when he hit a 41-year-old pedestrian. Following the accident, the police say the man continued to drive away.
New Year's Day accident leads to DUII charges for Oregon man
A New Year's Day car accident has lead to drunk driving charges for one Oregon City man. According to police, they received reports of an injured man in a rest area bathroom early in the morning on New Year's Day. When police responded to the reports, they claim to have found a 22-year-old man. Police say he was injured and taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
