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JOSEPHINE COUNTY Driver in fatal head-on collision charged with DUII Police say he was high on opioids at time of crash Comment By Jeff Duewel of the Daily Courier MailTribune.com By Jeff Duewel of the Daily Courier Posted Jun. 3, 2016 at 4:53 PM By Jeff Duewel of the Daily Courier Posted Jun. 3, 2016 at 4:53 PM » Social News Two months after a fatal head-on crash at a busy intersection in Grants Pass, police on Thursday arrested the surviving driver and said he was high on opiates at the time. Jacob Zainfeld, 31, was arrested at his home on Limpy Creek Road about 10 miles west of Grants Pass and taken to the Josephine County Jail. He is charged with second-degree manslaughter, third-degree assault, DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief. Bail is $75,000. The charges stem from a head-on crash on April 12 on the Redwood Highway near Allen Creek Road. Police said Zainfeld's Ford F-150 pickup truck crossed over the center line and hit a 2015 Toyota Prius head-on, killing the driver of the Prius, 72-year-old Jack Cornett of Grants Pass. Zainfeld suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Portland for treatment. Grants Pass police Detective Sgt. Dan Evans said today that a grand jury indicted Zainfeld on May 27. Evans and other detectives interviewed him, then obtained an arrest warrant on Thursday. Zainfeld was released from a local rehabilitation facility on Thursday shortly before his arrest. Lt. Todd Moran said evidence at the scene of the crash and statements from witnesses provided enough probable cause for an arrest at that time, but Zainfeld's injuries precluded an immediate arrest. He did not know how long Zainfeld was hospitalized in Portland. Police did not reveal the exact drug Zainfeld is accused of using. Opiates include heroin and prescription painkillers such as OxyContin or Percocet. Evans said crime lab results weren't back yet. Court records show Zainfeld has some traffic tickets but otherwise no local criminal history. In 2014 he was cited for operating a vehicle without driving privileges. In 2015, he got a ticket for driving with a suspended license, and again two months later for that and for passing in a no passing zone. There are still open investigations for two other fatal collisions in recent months. On April 1, Pamela J. Howard, 63, of Applegate died when her car was struck head-on by a Ford Expedition on the Williams Highway. Police have said the Expedition crossed into oncoming traffic. The driver, 33-year-old Kandice Garcia of Murphy, was treated and released shortly after the accident. Oregon State Police and the Josephine County District Attorney's Office said on two occasions in the past several weeks that the case is still under investigation. On Sept. 28, 2015, 67-year-old Robert W. Smith of Rogue River was killed when his pickup was broadsided by another pickup driven by Michael E. Clark, also of Rogue River, who OSP officials stated may have been impaired. No charges have been filed against Clark, 62, who was seriously injured. Smith, the driver who died, apparently was making a U-turn when his truck was struck, according to OSP. OSP spokesperson Bill Fugate said that case is also still under investigation. Fugate said this week that delays in getting toxicology reports "is always a huge problem." By Jeff Duewel of the Daily Courier MailTribune.com By Jeff Duewel of the Daily Courier Posted Jun. 3, 2016 at 4:53 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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