Springfield police investigate high
OregonLive.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Springfield police are investigating a high-speed chase involving two vehicles found near the location where Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart was arrested for DUII early Sunday morning, but they have no evidence linking Stewart to the chase.
- The police are working to identify the owners of the vehicles involved in the pursuit, which officers likely abandoned due to dangerous speeds, and caution against rumors implicating University of Oregon football players.
- Stewart was among several individuals stopped by police following the discovery of one of the chase vehicles, but only Stewart has been arrested and charged with DUII; other stops have not resulted in public charges.
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning acknowledged the situation and stated that any off-field issues will be addressed internally as the team prepares for an upcoming game.
- Springfield Deputy Chief George Crolly emphasized the seriousness of the high-speed chase and indicated that the police intend to arrest those responsible once identified, regardless of their identities.
