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Citizen follows reckless Driver on I-84; Carson man arrested on DUI

An observant citizen followed and reported a reckless driver On I-84 towing a trailer and weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds, leading to the arrest of a Carson, Wash. man on charges of drunken driving, according to the Oregon State Police.

The Dalles, Ore., March 26, 2025 — An observant citizen reported a reckless driver in a red pickup towing a trailer and weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds, leading to the arrest of a Carson, Wash. man on charges of reckless driving, according to the Oregon State Police.

The driver was reported eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 69 on Monday, March 24 at about 3:30 p.m.

He was driving aggressively, cutting in and out of traffic , using his cell phone, and nearly sideswiping other vehicles and the guardrail, the witness told dispatchers.

The witness followed the vehicle as it passed by The Dalles.

An Oregon State Trooper then located a vehicle near Celilo and observed it traveling at 83 mph, making unsafe lane changes without signaling, and nearly losing control of the trailer. The trooper activated emergency lights, but the driver continued driving erratically, veering onto the shoulder and almost crashing before finally being stopped. The driver was in a red GMC Sierra Pickup towing a trailer.

Nathan D. Wilson, 49, of Carson, Wash., was arrested for reckless driving. A subsequent breath test showed his blood alcohol content at .09%, above the legal limit of .08%. The vehicle was towed by Simcoe Towing to Biggs, and Wilson was lodged at the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility jail.

Authorities credit the witness’ vigilance in reporting the incident and preventing a potentially dangerous situation.

The investigation remains ongoing.