Accused drunk driver hits 100 mph on rims, then crashes, Oregon police say

A driver was arrested after being accused of driving 100 miles per hour on rims before crashing, Oregon police said.

On Nov. 25, Hillsboro police got a call about a white pickup truck “driving recklessly,” according to a Facebook post by the department.

The car was seen going upwards of 100 miles per hour and being driven on its rims, police said.

A few minutes later, another 911 call came in saying the car had crashed, officers said.

Police said they eventually found the driver, later identified as a 35-year-old from Medford.

The driver, who police said had a blood alcohol content nearly four times the legal limit, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving, officers said.

Medford is about a 270-mile drive south of Portland.

This story was originally published November 26, 2024 at 2:47 PM with the headline "Accused drunk driver hits 100 mph on rims, then crashes, Oregon police say."