Injury Crash
Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Facing DUII Charges After Highway 101 Incident
Incident record
October 15, 2026
Highway 101
Lincoln County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
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A Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy is facing DUII charges following an incident on Highway 101 in Lincoln County, Oregon, according to KPTV.
Details about the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the exact location along the highway and the nature of any injuries involved, have not been fully released. The case has drawn attention in part because of the deputy's role with local law enforcement, though officials have not provided additional specifics about how the incident unfolded.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has not released a detailed public statement beyond confirming that one of its own deputies is now facing the DUII charge. It remains unclear whether the deputy was on or off duty at the time, and no information has been provided regarding the deputy's current employment status with the department.
No additional information has been made available regarding injuries, vehicles involved, or the timeline of events leading up to the charges being filed. KPTV has reported on the matter, and further updates are expected as the case moves forward.
Authorities have not indicated when additional findings or charging details might be released. As is standard in cases involving law enforcement personnel, the investigation and any related proceedings are expected to draw continued scrutiny as they progress.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident and the case against the deputy.
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Oregon accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (ORS 12.110).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (ORS 30.020).)
- Fault rule
- Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: you recover only if your fault is not greater than the other parties' combined fault; at 51% you are barred.
- Citations
- ORS 12.110 (SoL); ORS 30.020 (wrongful death); ORS 31.600 (comparative fault)
- Crash report agency
- Investigating agency for the police report; drivers must also file their own Accident/Insurance Report (DMV form 735-32) in qualifying crashes.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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