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News Release

From the Office of the Sheriff
Sheriff Dennis L. Dotson


For Immediate Release

NEWS RELEASE

Date: May 5, 2009

Contact: Deputy Dave Shanks
541-265-4277 x2717
dshanks@co.lincoln.or.us
Incident: ATV injury crash, Furnish Liquor to a Minor, MIP
Date Occurred: May 1, 2009
Time Occurred: Approximately 12:20 am
Location: N Bayview Rd, mp 9, Waldport, OR

Summary:

On May 1, 2009 at approximately 12:24 am, deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a crash with injuries at about mp 9 on N Bayview Rd, Waldport, OR. The crash involved a minor who received a serious head injury while operating an ATV without a helmet at time of the crash.

After the injured minor was transported to the hospital the deputies initiated an investigation of alcohol use by other subjects associated with a campsite next to the crash scene. Ace Edward Eliasen, 21, of Newport, OR, was issued a Misdemeanor citation for Furnishing Liquor to a Minor, 2 counts, bail $30,000. Cheyenne Charlene Unger, 19, of Waldport, OR, was issued a citation for Minor in Possession of Liquor with a mandatory court appearance. The investitgation is continuing.


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