Driver Arrested After Rear-Ending Lane County Sheriff’s Sergeant in Eugene

EUGENE, Ore. — A 35-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence, rear-ending a Lane County Sheriff’s Office patrol truck and attempting to flee the scene on Oct. 21.

The collision occurred at approximately 2 p.m. near the intersection of Delta Highway and Beltline Highway in Eugene. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, a sergeant was stopped at a traffic light when the patrol truck was struck from behind by a driver suspected of being intoxicated.

After the collision, the driver allegedly attempted to flee southbound on Delta Highway. The sergeant and other sheriff’s deputies pursued the vehicle as the driver attempted to evade law enforcement.

The pursuit ended when the driver entered the Valley River Mall parking lot and stopped the vehicle.

Deputies identified the driver as Christopher Paul Haxby, 35. Investigators determined that Haxby’s driving privileges were suspended, and he showed signs of intoxication.

Following the investigation, deputies arrested Haxby and lodged him at the Lane County Jail.

Haxby faces the following charges:

• Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)
• Eluding police by vehicle
• Hit and run
• Reckless driving
• Recklessly endangering another person

The sheriff’s office reported that the sergeant was not injured in the collision and has returned to duty.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office also thanked the Eugene Police Department for assisting with the crash investigation.