Corvallis Man Arrested For DUII And Assault Following Head-On Collision (Photo) - 11/02/26
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News Release Corvallis Police Department 180 NW 5th Street Corvallis, OR 97330 541-766-6924 |
11/02/2026 12:30 p.m.
Lieutenant Benjamin Harvey, Corvallis Police Department
(541) 766-6924 / [email protected]
Corvallis Man Arrested for DUII and Assault Following Head-On Collision
On November 1, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Corvallis Police Department officers responded to the intersection of SW Philomath Boulevard and SW 53rd Street for a reported head-on collision involving injuries.
The investigation determined that a white Ford Bronco, operated by 31-year-old Corvallis resident Bronc D. Shuey, was traveling westbound on SW Philomath Boulevard and attempting to turn onto SW 53rd Street when it collided head-on with a red Toyota Avalon traveling eastbound on SW Philomath Boulevard.
The Toyota Avalon was occupied by 81-year-old Donald Russel and 62-year-old Anna Russel. Both sustained serious injuries and were transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for treatment after being extricated from the vehicle. Their family has been notified.
A witness reported observing the Ford Bronco speeding and being driven recklessly prior to the collision. Both vehicles were rendered inoperable and towed from the scene. SW Philomath Boulevard was closed for approximately three hours while investigators processed the scene. The Major Crash Team was activated to assist with the investigation.
Following the investigation, Shuey was arrested and transported to jail on the following charges:
- Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (Alcohol) – ORS 813.010
- Assault in the Second Degree – ORS 163.175
- Assault in the Third Degree – ORS 163.165
- Reckless Driving – ORS 811.140
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person x2 – ORS 163.195
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department at 541-766-6924.
