An Aumsville man accused of killing a pedestrian after a hit-and-run DUII collision has had his January trial postponed following a substitution of defense attorneys.
Eric Raymond Webb, 50, was scheduled to stand trial Jan. 8 in Marion County Circuit Court on numerous charges including first-degree manslaughter for the death of Julia Aubrey Wade, 26, of Salem.
Webb is accused of striking Wade with his pickup Jan. 21, 2023, as she attempted to cross an intersection in Salem. She later died of her injuries that May.
Defense attorney Jason Short submitted a withdrawal notice Oct. 30, 2023, saying his representation of Webb had been “brought to its conclusion.” A request to continue the trial was filed Nov. 3, 2023.
Eugene attorney Mike Arnold has since been retained by Webb and a new trial is set to begin May 13. It is expected to last five days. If convicted, Webb faces at least 10 years in prison. Prosecutors are seeking a longer sentence due to Webb’s history of numerous DUII convictions and refusal to abide by court sanctions.
