State Troopers Catch Reckless Driver Going Over 100 MPH For Second Time in Same Area

A 20-year old southeast Portland resident was stopped Monday morning for the second time during the last three months for driving recklessly and at speeds over 100 mph. The stop was in the same area on Interstate 205 where he was stopped and arrested in December 2005.

Ahmed Mohamed Hussien Photo: OSP

(Portland) - Just before 8:00 AM Monday, OSP Trooper Jason Lindland was operating an OSP motorcycle northbound on Interstate 205 north of Johnson Creek Boulevard when he saw a motorcycle pull onto the emergency shoulder and accelerate to over 100 MPH passing bumper-to-bumper traffic. The motorcycle operator identified as 20-year old Ahmed Mohamed Hussien Ali, continued at high speeds until he saw the OSP motorcycle behind him and stopped near Powell Boulevard.

Ali was cited and released for Reckless Driving, Exceeding the Speed Limit in Excess of 100 mph, and Operating a Motorcycle without an Endorsement. The red and black 1999 Honda 600cc motorcycle was towed and impounded.

During the stop, Trooper Lindland reported that at least 20 drivers honked their horns in a show appreciation for getting the motorcycle stopped. Trooper Lindland is requesting that anyone who was a witness to the driving may call him for a witness statement at (503) 731-3020 ext. 457.

This was the second time during the last three months that OSP has stopped Ali for traveling over 100 MPH. The first incident occurred on December 12th, 2005 at 12:03 PM, when a trooper allegedly observed Ali in the unmarked ADEP (Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program) patrol car driving recklessly in excess of 100 mph southbound on Interstate 205 near Johnson Creek Boulevard. Ali and the other driver were both arrested for Reckless Driving related to that incident.

On January 1st of this year, a new Oregon law (Senate Bill 568) stiffened penalties for drivers cited at speeds 100 MPH and faster. A conviction carries a mandatory minimum 30 � 90 day suspension in addition to a $1,103.00 fine. Excessive speed is a factor in half of all traffic fatalities, and it is the only factor in about 30% of these crashes. Deaths and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for persons of every age from 3 through 33 years old.

In 2005, data provided by the Oregon State Police Patrol Services Division indicates OSP troopers cited 464 people for driving 100 MPH or faster. Between 2000 and 2004, troopers cited more the 2,600 drivers for going 100 MPH or faster.

An overview of the data related to the 464 citations reflected:

• 79% (366) of the cited drivers were male.
• 53% (247) of the cited drivers were Oregon residents.
• 81% (378) of the citations were issued to drivers on an Interstate freeway, and 21% (98) was issued on secondary state highways.

Of the citations issued on an interstate freeway, 52% (196) occurred on Interstate 5 and 45% occurred on Interstate 84.

Of the citations issued on Interstate 5, the highest percentage (34%) was issued between Roseburg and Cottage Grove. Eighteen (18) percent was issued between Eugene and Albany, and 14% were issued between Grants Pass and Roseburg.

Of the citations issued on Interstate 84, the highest percentage (37%) was issued between La Grande and Baker City, followed by 23% issued between Baker City and Ontario.

Of the citations issued on a secondary state highway, 26% (21) occurred on Highway 97. Of those, half (11) were issued between the Highway 58 junction and the other half (1) issued between Madras and the Highway 58 junction.

The highest percentage age group for male drivers was 20�24 (34%) followed by age group 15-19 (21%).

The highest percentage age group for female drivers was nearly a tie for age group 20-24 (33%) and age group 15-19 (33%).

For all violators cited, 51% involved drivers ages 15-24.