David DeMille

3 weeks ago | registerguard.com | David DeMille

Eugene Springfield Fire crews rescued a woman from a car submerged in the Willamette River near the Beltline Highway on Sunday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the department. Firefighters were alerted to the incident just after 1:30 p.m. on June 1. Callers reported a vehicle had accelerated into the river and was floating away with a woman trapped inside. Ladder 11, from ESF’s Santa Clara station, and Boat 5, from the Gateway station, responded to the scene.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | David DeMille

A rollover crash involving an ambulance May 17 left one emergency responder critically injured and temporarily sidelined a small-town Oregon fire department. The Oakridge Fire & EMS unit crashed shortly before 2 p.m. on Highway 58 near milepost 30, officials said. The crew was returning from a patient transport and did not have a patient on board at the time. Three emergency responders were inside the vehicle when it rolled.

2 months ago | registerguard.com | David DeMille

Eugene police responded to a fatal stabbing Saturday evening. A 65-year-old was taken into custody at the scene. Police have not released details on what led to the stabbing. A 63-year-old man was killed in a stabbing Saturday evening, and a woman was arrested in connection with his death, according to Eugene police. Officers responded at 6:59 p.m. to a residence in the 1500 block of West 6th Avenue, where they found the man deceased, according to a Eugene Police Department news release.

Mar 16, 2025 | registerguard.com | David DeMille

Roads were underwater in parts of Lane County, with closures and evacuation warnings in place. Officials urged residents to stay home as landslides, downed trees, and high water made driving dangerous. A Flood Watch remained in effect, with more heavy rain expected. Heavy rain and strong winds led to flooding and travel disruptions Sunday across southwestern Oregon, including in Eugene and the rest of the southern Willamette Valley.

Feb 20, 2025 | registerguard.com | David DeMille

A crash shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 between Eugene and Albany early Thursday. The incident, described as a "major" crash at milepost 223, had forced a traffic detour at the Halsey exit (Exit 216), according to transportation officials. The closure was expected to last into the morning rush hour as crews worked to reopen at least one lane. Motorists were urged to use alternate routes or expect delays.