LOWELL – On Nov. 29 at about 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, a popular camping area northeast of Lowell.
Deputies learned Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, was in a pickup truck with Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, and their three small children. They were driving together in the area. At some point, Bryan got out of the pickup and began walking on Big Fall Creek Road. Cartwright then attempted to run over Bryan, crashing the vehicle with the children inside into the ditch. Bryan moved out of the way and avoided injury. No one inside the pickup was injured.
Deputies observed that both were impaired. Deputies also interviewed witnesses on scene. Per a court order from a prior case, Bryan was not supposed to be in contact with Cartwright.
After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for a probation violation.
The children were placed with a family member.
