LAKEPORT, Calif. – A Lakeport man is facing prosecution for a wreck earlier this month during which he is alleged to have been driving under the influence and which injured his passenger.

Ryan Matthew Lunas, 22, was arrested following the crash, which occurred late on the night of Jan. 13, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Kory Reynolds.

Reynolds said Lunas was driving a 1995 Oldsmobile 88 eastbound on Riggs Road, east of Riggs Court near Lakeport, just after 11 p.m. Jan. 13 with 22-year-old Lakeport resident Brittany Faustino riding as his passenger.

Lunas, who was traveling at an unknown speed, failed to negotiate a lefthand curve and went off the road, hitting a tree and coming to rest in a field, Reynolds said.

Faustino suffered major lacerations to her head and face, as well as a complaint of pain to her back and neck, and was transported by REACH air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, according to Reynolds.

Reynolds said Lunas also had a complaint of pain, with lacerations on the back of his head, and abrasions on his back and right arm.

Lunas was arrested by CHP Officer Mark Crutcher just before 11:30 p.m., according to booking records.

Lakeport Fire paramedics transported Lunas to Sutter Lakeside Hospital by ambulance for treatment before he was taken to the Lake County Jail, Reynolds said. Lunas was booked the morning following the crash.

The CHP's crash report was completed and sent to the District Attorney's Office this week, Reynolds said.

Reynolds said the charges filed against Lunas include felony driving under the influence causing injury and a misdemeanor probation violation.

Lunas has remained in the Lake County Jail since his arrest, with bail set at $200,000, according to his booking records.

Court records indicate Lunas is scheduled to make an appearance in court on Thursday afternoon.

Due to being the nephew of Lake County Superior Court Judge Michael Lunas, Ryan Lunas' case is to be heard by a visiting judge, as all other local judges also are expected to recuse themselves due to concerns about potential conflicts.

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