Frasier v. Driver & Motor Vehicle Services Branch

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Branch (DMV) suspending his driving privileges for one year. ORS 809.410(15). DMV found that petitioner caused or contributed to an accident resulting in the death of two passengers riding in his vehicle, by reason of his unlawful operation of his vehicle in failing to drive within a single lane of travel. ORS 811.370. He raises multiple assignments of error. We reverse and remand.

At dusk, on February 15, 1999, petitioner, age 16, was driving a car on Highway 42 in Coos County. His girlfriend was in the front seat,…