Driver Flees Fatal Hit and Run Crash

Police are looking for a dark colored Chevy S10 or Blazer type vehicle that should have extensive damage.

Salem-News.com

(SALEM, Ore.) - A pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle last night in the 12000 Block of Silverton Road. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area at midnight when 911 began receiving calls about the incident.

Sergeant David G Cornforth with the Marion County Sheriff's Office says witness who stopped to assist a man down in the roadway reported seeing a dark colored Chevy S10 pick up or Blazer type vehicle leaving the scene west bound on Silverton Road.

While the witnesses were assisting the injured person, a second vehicle, also west bound on Silverton Rd approached the scene.

Cornforth says witnesses attempted to alert the driving of the vehicle, however they had to move from the street as the vehicle approached them and struck the injured man down in the roadway. The man injured died at the scene. The second driver stopped remained until deputies arrived.

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The case is still under investigation and names of the pedestrian and driver are not being released at this time.

Anyone having information on the dark colored Chevy S10 or Blazer type vehicle which left the scene of the accident is encouraged to contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 503-588-5032. This vehicle should have extensive damage.