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Chase ends in wreck near Lincoln City

Chase ends in wreck near Lincoln City

Chase ends in wreck near Lincoln City

by Associated Press

kgw.com

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 12:28 PM

NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) -- The Lincoln County sheriff's office says a driver fleeing deputies sped through Depoe Bay, Lincoln Beach, Gleneden Beach and Salishan reaching speeds at times of more than 100 miles per hour.

The chase ended Sunday night when the driver crashed into a guardrail on Highway 101 near Kernville.

The driver, Matthew T. Shearer, 40, of Portland, was treated for minor injuries and jailed on multiple charges including attempting to elude police and reckless driving.

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