Eugene

Man arrested, charged with DUII, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree after crash into pedestrian island

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2 years ago

December 26, 2023

Eugene, OR – Police officials said the 40-year-old driver, later identified as Ryan Carbon, was arrested and later charged with multiple charges, including: DUII, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree.

This incident occurred right before 3 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2023.

Officials said that EPD officer was in the Eugene Police parking lot, 300 Country Club Road, talking with a member of the public when he saw a Jeep Compass speeding westbound in the turn lane without headlights turned on.

It struck a pedestrian island and sheared a sign off its mount. The sign lodged under one of the vehicle’s tires.

Other Eugene Police units responded to contact the 40-year-old driver.

Carbon threatened the officers during the contact and tried to slip his handcuffs.

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