OSP Troopers Cite Three Drivers Near Albany For Going Over 100 MPH

Between 2000 and 2004, troopers cited more the 2,600 drivers for going 100 mph or faster.

OSP trooper pulls over a speeder on I-5 Photo By: Tim King

(ALBANY) - Sunday was a busy day on Oregon highways with thousands of motorists returning from spring break activities, but it didn't keep 3 drivers from traveling at over 100 mph on Interstate 5 near Albany.

One of the drivers went to jail after the trooper determined he was wanted on three warrants and his driving privileges were revoked.

On Sunday, at approximately 7:27 AM, Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Hales stopped a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 225 after detecting the car going 107 mph.

The driver, 27-year-old Mohamed Dranneh of Seattle, Washington, was cited for Exceeding the Speed Limit in Excess of 100 mph.

At approximately 2:20 PM, OSP Northern Communications Center dispatch received a driving complaint of two vehicles southbound on Interstate 5 in the Salem area at high speeds and passing on the right.

OSP Detective Dodd was working speed enforcement overtime in the area and set up north of Albany.

Near milepost 238, a Nissan 300 SX was detected at 101 mph and a 2002 Acura Integra at 104 mph.

Trooper Lewis was able to get in position and stopped the Acura Integra two door driven by 21-year-old Frank W. Tea of Lake Oswego, and subsequently cited him for Exceeding the Speed Limit in Excess of 100 mph.

Detective Dodd got the Nissan 300SX stopped as it exited the freeway in Albany.

The driver, 27-year-old Shanno D. Christiansen of Albany, was taken into custody on three misdemeanor warrants out of the Linn County area and misdemeanor Driving While Revoked.

He was also cited for Exceeding the Speed Limit in Excess of 100 mph.

His Nissan was towed and impounded.

Effective January 1st, 2006, a new Oregon law (Senate Bill 568) stiffened penalties for drivers cited at speeds 100 mph and faster.

A conviction carries a mandatory minimum 30 � 90 day suspension in addition to a $1,103.00 fine.

Excessive speed is a factor in half of all traffic fatalities, and it is the only factor in about 30% of these crashes.

Deaths and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for persons of every age from 3 through 33 years old.

In 2005, data provided by the Oregon State Police Patrol Services Division indicates OSP troopers cited 464 people for driving 100 mph or faster.

Between 2000 and 2004, troopers cited more the 2,600 drivers for going 100 mph or faster.

An overview of the data related to the 464 citations reflected:

• 79% (366) of the cited drivers were male.
• 53% (247) of the cited drivers were Oregon residents.
• 81% (378) of the citations were issued to drivers on an Interstate freeway, and 21% (98) was issued on secondary state highways.
• Of the citations issued on an interstate freeway, 52% (196) occurred on Interstate 5 and 45% occurred on Interstate 84.
• Of the citations issued on Interstate 5, the highest percentage (34%) was issued between Roseburg and Cottage Grove.
• Eighteen (18) percent was issued between Eugene and Albany, and 14% were issued between Grants Pass and Roseburg.
• Of the citations issued on Interstate 84, the highest percentage (37%) was issued between La Grande and Baker City, followed by 23% issued between Baker City and Ontario.
• Of the citations issued on a secondary state highway, 26% (21) occurred on Highway 97.
• Of those, half (11) were issued between the Highway 58 junction and the other half (1) issued between Madras and the Highway 58 junction.
• The highest percentage age group for male drivers was 20 - 24 (34%) followed by age group 15-19 (21%).
• The highest percentage age group for female drivers was nearly a tie for age group 20-24 (33%) and age group 15-19 (33%).
• For all violators cited, 51% involved drivers ages 15-24.