GP Man Incarcerated Motorist for Driving Dangerously and Hit & Run Collision
Grants Pass Police arrested a man for driving recklessly around town, striking another vehicle and leaving the scene while putting other motorists in danger.
The Police Department reports officers were alerted to the incident involving 58-year-old Eric Allen Beardslee on Thursday at 10:51 a.m..
Police said they received three calls for service regarding a white Dodge truck driving at fast speeds, running red lights and crashing into at least one vehicle. Officers contacted the suspect driver at the Super 8 motel and he claimed to be driving fast in an attempt to go to the hospital. He was nowhere near a hospital.
The investigation determined Beardslee fled the scene of a crash that caused about $4,000 in damage before fleeing and he endangered the safety of other drivers with his erratic behavior.
Beardslee was placed into custody and several firearms were located in his truck after a consent search. They were logged into evidence for safekeeping.
Beardslee was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Hit-and-Run Causing Property Damage, Criminal Mischief and Reckless Driving. He was being held without bail.
Posted on 8/29/25 11:46AM by Sam Marsh
