On July 10th, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the McKenzie District attempted to stop a motorcycle driving recklessly. The motorcycle eluded, driving at speeds well above 100 miles per hour. The next day, the motorcycle eluded the same deputy in a similar area. In both pursuits, the deputy terminated the pursuit for the safety of the public due to the recklessness of the motorcyclist. The Oregon State Police observed the same motorcycle driving recklessly several times on days following the pursuits. Photos of the suspect were also circulated online. With the combined investigative efforts of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police Department, and the Oregon State Police, the rider of the motorcycle was identified as Joseph Tyler McVeigh, 27, of Vida. This morning, July 17th at about 6:30 a.m., the rider was spotted traveling at a high rate of speed on McKenzie Highway by a deputy, and soon a trooper began following. An Oregon State Police aircraft was in the area and was able to track the vehicle into Eugene. Additional deputies and troopers responded to the area and moved in when the rider parked. McVeigh was arrested without further incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Attempt to Elude by Vehicle, four counts of Reckless Driving, and three counts of Reckless Endangering. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our partner agencies for their assistance in this case, as well as community members who reported their concern for McVeigh’s dangerous driving.
