Oregon DB Daylen Austin arrested and charged with felony over fatal accident

Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin has reportedly been arrested and charged with a felony for his alleged involvement in a fatal hit and run accident in Eugene that occurred on Monday night.

The accident in question, per the Eugene Police Department, happened on Monday around 9:10 p.m. No information has been released yet, but "hit and run with a vehicle" is a Class C felony in Oregon, which carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison and fines that can reach up to $125K. 

If there is a fatality, per Short Law Group in Oregon, the driver can face a Class B felony, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250K, or both.

“This is a complex investigation and EPD is still gathering informati0on to be submitted to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office for a final charging decision,” a Eugene Police Department spokesperson told Crepea.

A spokesperson from Oregon also commented, saying, “We are aware of the incident and are awaiting additional information."

Austin was a redshirt freshman for Oregon last season who only appeared in three games, making three tackles with one pass breakup. He's a former four-star recruit.