Oregon State Police cited the man for DUII Felony Habitual Offender (6 DUII convictions in less than 10 years).
(GRAND RONDE) - A Depoe Bay man received minor injuries and was cited by Oregon State Police to appear on multiple charges including felony DUII following a single vehicle crash Sunday afternoon along Highway 18 west of Grand Ronde.
The man who had six prior DUII convictions within the last ten years, allegedly left the scene and hid from police but was found about 30 minutes later.
OSP says at approximately 3:18 PM, a 1987 Mercedes driven by 54-year-old David Arrambide, from Depoe Bay, was eastbound on Highway 18 near milepost 13 when it went off the eastbound shoulder and struck a tree.
Numerous people who had witnessed erratic driving prior to the crash stopped to help.
Arrambide reportedly asked for a ride to avoid the responding police. When no ride was offered he walked away.
Upon arrival of Oregon State Police, Arrambide could not be found until nearly 30 minutes later when he was located away from the crash hiding in a ditch under bushes.
Arrambide was transported by ambulance to North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City with minor injuries.
He was later transferred to Good Samariton Regional Medical Center in Corvallis.
Arrambide was cited in lieu of custody by OSP Trooper Mark McDougal on the following charges:
* DUII Felony Habitual Offender (6 DUII convictions in less than 10 years)
* Reckless Driving
* Reckless Endangering Another Person (2 counts)
* Driving While Suspended (misdemeanor)
* Driving Uninsured
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