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On Thursday, September 19, 2019, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a driver for DUII. It was reported the driver travelled westbound down NW Sunset Highway, from SW Market Street in Portland to NW Murray Boulevard in Beaverton in the eastbound lanes.
Multiple witnesses called 9-1-1 to report the wrong-way driver, including one witness who told deputies he was almost hit while driving on the highway.
Deputies stopped the silver Ford Fusion near the intersection of NW Murray Boulevard and NW Jenkins Road after the driver drove up and down Murray several times with a flat tire. An open can of Coors Light beer was found inside the car.
Deputies arrested 24-year-old Shelby Lee Terebesi of Beaverton on the following charges:
- Driving under the influence of intoxicants
- Reckless driving
- Reckless endangering of another
Ms. Terebesi was lodged in the Washington County Jail. Her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was a .17.
Please remember to use a designated driver, taxi cab or ride-sharing service before drinking and getting behind the wheel.