•••Accident Investigation Leads to Woman’s Arrest for Driving under the Influence••• On November 13th, 2023, around Midnight, Coos County Dispatch received a 911 call for an explosion on East Bay Rd and Golf Course Ln, in North Bend. It was reported that a vehicle went off the roadway and hit a power pole, which caused the explosion. Deputy Freerksen promptly responded. Upon his arrival, Deputy Freerksen confirmed that a gray Chrysler 300 had hit a power pole and that the driver, Kaleyha Lowe (22), was out of the vehicle and uninjured along with her (2) passengers. During Deputy Freerksen’s investigation into the accident, he observed Kaleyha showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Kaleyha agreed to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. After completing his investigation, Deputy Freerksen placed Kaleyha under arrest for Driving under the Influence, Reckless Driving, and (2) counts of Reckless Endangerment. Kaleyha was released to the care of a sober adult with a Criminal Citation requiring her appearance in the Coos County Circuit Court.

WHEN: Monday, Nov 13, 2023 at 12:00 AM
WHERE: East Bay Rd and Golf Course Ln
SUSPECT: Kaleyha Lowe