On May 12th at about 6:30 am, a deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly on Delta Highway.  When the Deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, leading deputies on a short vehicle pursuit. The driver was later identified as 34-year-old Jeffrey Allen McGee.    

McGee attempted to flee eastbound on Beltline Highway towards Interstate-5. As McGee exited onto I-5, his vehicle lost control and collided with another vehicle.  McGee’s vehicle came to a stop on the side of the interstate. McGee fled on foot, running completely across Interstate-5. Motorists on the freeway had to come to a stop to avoid striking him.   

Deputies located McGee nearby and took him into custody.  McGee was arrested and lodged at the Lane County jail for the following charges. 

-Elude by vehicle 

-Elude by foot 

-Assault in the third degree 

-Hit and run 

-Reckless driving 

-Reckless endangering 

-DUII 

-Resisting Arrest