Sheriff: Eugene man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen truck ends in crash

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A 20-year-old man from Eugene was arrested on Wednesday after leading authorities on a highspeed chase in a stolen vehicle, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).

Back on March 19, just before midnight, a deputy with LCSO spotted a black 1994 Dodge Ram pickup driving recklessly in the area of W. 11th Avenue and Beltline. Authorities say the vehicle matched the description of a recently stolen vehicle out of Eugene.

LCSO says the deputy activated their lights and sirens to intiate a traffic stop with the pickup truck, but the driver reportedly continued their reckless driving and turned off their headlights and sped off at over 100 mph…

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