Eugene, OR — A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to grab a young woman in a disturbing daytime incident near a busy Eugene roadway, police said.
Incident Reported Near Bailey Hill Road
According to the Eugene Police Department, officers responded to reports that Kerry Michael Diamond, 36, approached a 19-year-old woman around 11:33 a.m. on March 31 near the intersection of Bailey Hill Road and West 11th Avenue.
The victim told police that the suspect began speaking to her and made inappropriate comments about her body before attempting to physically grab her.
Bystanders Step In to Help
The woman tried to signal passing drivers for assistance, but several vehicles reportedly continued without stopping. Diamond allegedly followed her as she attempted to get away.
A pedestrian attempted to intervene but was unsuccessful. Shortly after, a woman driving in the area noticed the situation, turned back, and stepped in to help. At that point, the suspect walked away from the scene…