Glad this woman is behind bars. Read the police statement below about reckless driver who was tracked down by law enforcement after speeding over 100mph, passing on blind corners, and other offenses near North Plains.
CITIZEN DRIVING COMPLAINTS LEAD TO ARREST OF PORTLAND WOMAN ON HIGHWAY 26 NEAR NORTH PLAINS
A Portland-area woman was arrested Tuesday night on several traffic-related charges and an outstanding warrant after Oregon State Police (OSP), Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), and North Plains Police Department worked together to locate the vehicle she was driving. The arrest followed several reports of the van speeding over 100 mph, passing on blind corners, and being involved in a hit-and-run crash along Highway 26 eastbound from Seaside.
According to OSP Senior Trooper Mark McDougal, on September 13, 2011 at 8:33 p.m. a blue 1992 GMC Astro van was spotted by North Plains Police Chief Bill Snyder eastbound on Highway 26 near milepost 58 following multiple citizen driving complaints and a reported minor non-injury hit-and-run collision. OSP, WCSO and North Plains police worked together to locate and stop the van.
Chief Snyder stopped the van and contacted driver TRICIA LEE PAPINEAU, age 42, from Portland. McDougal took over the investigation and subsequently arrested PAPINEAU on the following charges:
* DUII
* Reckless Driving
* Recklessly Endangering Another Person (2 counts)
* Fail to Perform the Duties of a Driver Involved in a Property Damage Collision
* Multnomah County Warrant – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled SubstanceSnyder also cited PAPINEAU for three traffic violations related to his observations prior to the stop.
A passenger in the van identified as JOHN J. KOLO, age 44, from Portland, was arrested by North Plains police on 3 outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
Both were lodged in the Washington County Jail.
scofflaws!
am i missing the bike part of the story?
I think the “bike part” is where after being let off with probation and a warning, the woman will have her driver’s license suspended for “up to 90 days” (or as little as 30) and will have to ride a bicycle.
So once again, people will be able to think of bicycle riding as a punishment rather than a conscious choice. Fabulous.
Sadly, given the lax enforcement of licensing, odds are this won’t stop her from driving when she gets out.
http://bikeportland.org/2011/08/03/serious-injuries-in-bikecar-crash-on-nw-west-union-near-north-plains-57276
This site should be commended for reporting on the big picture issues such as road safety.
Mugshot: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1002/47647/Papineau.jpg
Prior mugshot, Florida: http://mugshots.com/US-Counties/Florida/Volusia-County-FL/Tricia-Papineau.html
These scofflaw drivers are really too much. They are just out of control. They should be required to have licenses and pay their fair share of road taxes, which would put an end to this type of foolishness. Until people can demonstrate better restraint while driving, I’m not sure we should be letting people drive on the roads.
where is Amanda Fritz when you need her?
Thanks for answering Allan’s comment about the “bike part” of this story.
Also, please note that I intended this to be published only on Page Two, not on the Front Page. I have corrected that. Thanks.
thanks Jonathan. I applaud you for taking on additional issues beyond just bicycling. Page Two seems appropriate for this story, I think that’s the first thing that surprised me.
I’m all for taking away licenses from people. Perhaps if enough folks lose their licenses then the voice for ‘transportation options’ will grow. But its really all about safety