Man Arrested Twice by OSP Trooper Following Two Separate Alcohol-Related Crashes Sunday

70-year-old Wayne Davenport, from Seal Rock just couldn't resist from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated.

Photo: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

(NEWPORT) - A Seal Rock-area man was arrested twice by an Oregon State Police Trooper less than six hours apart Sunday afternoon following two separate alcohol-related crashes in the Newport area.

In both cases the man was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but following the second incident he was lodged in jail on multiple charges.

The driver was identified as 70-year-old Wayne Davenport, from Seal Rock.

At approximately 5:50 PM, Trooper Lee Smith investigated a single vehicle crash on Highway 20 about three miles east of Newport.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a 1993 Dodge Dakota driven by Davenport was westbound on Highway 20 near milepost 3 when it lost control and crossed into the oncoming lane, crashing into a guardrail.

The Dodge continued along the guardrail about 200 feet for stopping.

Davenport was transported by ambulance to Pacific Communities Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Follow up investigation by Trooper Smith at the hospital resulted in Davenport being cited for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Careless Driving, and Driving While Suspended.

Davenport was still being treated for injuries when he was cited to appear.

At approximately 11:38 PM, Trooper Smith responded to a second crash on Highway 101 north of Newport near milepost 136 about ten miles from the first crash.

The Investigation indicated Davenport was driving a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 southbound on Highway 101 near milepost 136 when he slowly drifted into the northbound lane at a slow speed, colliding with the front of a dump truck.

The dump truck's driver, 60-year-old Dennis Surmon, from Eugene, saw the oncoming car and was able to stop on the northbound shoulder before it was struck by the car.

Surmon was not injured in the incident.

Davenport was transported to Pacific Communities Hospital with minor injuries.

Follow up investigation at the hospital by Trooper Smith revealed Davenport was picked up by a friend after treatment related to the first crash and taken home.

He stated he wanted to drive again so he did so.

Upon being released from the hospital, Trooper Smith arrested Davenport for DUII and Reckless Driving, and cited him again for Driving While Suspended.

Davenport was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail.