Eugene rider arrested after motorcycle rear-ends sedan at 13th Avenue

A late-night collision in central Eugene led to the arrest of a 34-year-old motorcyclist on felony DUII and Reckless Driving charges, city police say. The crash occurred shortly after midnight on Jan. 11 when a motorcycle rear-ended a sedan at the intersection of Kincaid Street and E. 13th Avenue, officials reported.

Officers arriving at the scene located the motorcycle rider and suspected impairment. The rider was medically cleared and then lodged on charges that include felony driving under the influence of intoxicants and Reckless Driving. The sedan was occupied by a teenage driver and a teenage passenger, both of whom were not injured.

The police bulletin accompanying the arrest listed a case number and asked anyone with information to contact investigators. No additional details about what factors elevated the DUII to a felony were released in the initial notice, and investigators have not provided additional public updates about potential contributing circumstances such as speed, vehicle damage, or prior convictions.

The intersection at Kincaid and E. 13th is a well-traveled corridor for late-night traffic in Eugene. Collisions at such intersections raise familiar concerns for residents about nighttime visibility, rider and driver behavior, and emergency response. That two minors walked away without injuries is likely to offer some immediate relief for families and community members, while the felony charge signals the incident will move into the criminal justice system rather than be handled solely as a traffic violation.

For Lane County residents, the case underscores how quickly routine travel can become a serious criminal matter. Arrests that involve suspected impairment bring heightened scrutiny from prosecutors and typically prompt a sequence of medical evaluations, booking, charging, and court appearances. The initial processing described by police—medical clearance followed by lodging—reflects standard procedure when impairment is suspected and medical issues must be ruled out before detention.

Police have invited anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam or surveillance footage to come forward using the listed case number. That information can be crucial in reconstructing events and determining whether additional charges or civil claims follow.

As the investigation proceeds, the case will move through local prosecutorial review and, if charges are maintained, the Lane County court system. For now, the immediate implications for residents are a reminder to exercise caution at night, report relevant information to law enforcement when requested, and watch for any court notices that may affect community safety and traffic enforcement priorities.