On 5/03/12 at 8:55pm, Yamhill Communications received reports of a motor vehicle crash on Highway 99W at McDonald Lane. McMinnville Officers arrived on scene and began investigating the crash. As Officers conducted their investigation, it became evident that the driver that had caused the crash, 44 year old Lorraine Lozano De Acevedo of McMinnville, was under the influence of intoxicants. When Officers started investigating the DUII, the driver claimed she was suffering from a medical issue. Medics from the McMinnville Fire Department were summoned and evaluated Acevedo. They determined she was not having a medical emergency. Officers continued their DUII investigation, but Acevedo refused to perform field sobriety tests. Acevedo was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and several other charges.
Acevedo’s Oregon driver’s license was already suspended for a DUII conviction in February of 2012. That conviction was the result of her driving with a blood alcohol content of .19% on February 22, 2012.
Acevedo was transported to the Yamhill County Jail where she was given the opportunity to submit a breath sample, but she refused.
Acevedo was lodged on the following charges pending arraignment in Yamhill County Circuit Court:
–Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants $5000
–Reckless Driving $5000
–Recklessy Endangering Another Person – 2 Counts $10,000
–Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor $5000
–Criminal Mischief II $5000
She was issued a violation citation for Refusing a Breath Test.
Investigation of the crash determined the following:
Acevedo was driving north on Hwy 99W in a 1997 Acura RL. As she was approaching the intersection of McDonald Lane, she failed to notice a red light at the intersection and a stopped vehicle in her traffic lane. Acevedo rear ended a 2007 Toyota Camry that was being operated by 37 year old Debbra Sossong of McMinnville. A passenger in the Toyota was 52 year old Richard Sossong of McMinnville. Neither suffered any visible injuries from the crash. Acevedo was also un-injured. Damage to the Toyota was estimated to exceed $1500 and the Acura appeared to be totaled.