Coos Bay Driver Pleads Guilty in UCC Softball Bus Crash
Jonathan Dowdy of Coos Bay pleaded guilty to multiple charges in the April crash that killed UCC coach Jami Strinz and player Kiley Jones and injured eight others. Several counts were dismissed in a plea deal. Sentencing in Coquille is set for Sept. 11.
COQUILLE, Ore. — Jonathan Dowdy, a Coos Bay resident, pleaded guilty Monday to charges stemming from the April collision involving a bus carrying members of the Umpqua Community College softball team. The crash resulted in the deaths of head coach Jami Strinz and 19-year-old player Kiley Jones and injured eight additional players.
Dowdy admitted to two counts of second-degree manslaughter, three counts of third-degree assault while driving under the influence, five counts of third-degree assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants, and driving while suspended or revoked. Prosecutors dismissed other counts, including Measure 11 second-degree assault, as part of a plea agreement. He originally faced 25 charges.
Dowdy was also injured in the crash and was hospitalized before being taken into custody. He had a separate DUII case pending from January at the time of the incident. Sentencing in both cases is scheduled for Sept. 11.
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