DUII, Assault III, Vehicle Vs Pedestrian -01/29/22

INCIDENT NUMBER: 22000216   

INCIDENT DATE AND TIME:     01/29/2022 11:00 AM​ 

REPORTING DEPUTY: Corporal Aaron Porter  

 ARRESTED: Theresa Dugas, 62-year-old female  

 DETAILS: ​

On January 29, 2022, at approximately 1100 hours, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Land Management Ranger, Illinois Valley Fire and American Medical Response responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on Holland Loop near Takilma Rd. The male pedestrian was transported by AMR to Three Rivers Medical Center for injuries sustained in the crash.

Upon investigation it was found that prior to the crash, Theresa Dugas had been in a verbal argument with the male pedestrian/victim.  The male pedestrian was walking home when Dugas struck him with her vehicle.  

Dugas was believed to be operating a motor vehicle upon a public roadway while under the influence of intoxicants. Dugas was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for DUII, Reckless Driving and Domestic Assault III.  

This case has been referred to the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office and further details will not be released.