Police Need Help Identifying Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Salem

Pedestrian struck by Pickup truck on Portland Rd at Northgate NE

Salem-News.com

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the pedestrian that was struck by a pickup truck as he crossed Portland Rd NE near Northgate NE at about 9:45 p.m. on May 12th.

Salem PD Lt. Dave Okada says it happened last night when the man was struck by a white 1995 Ford F150 pick up truck. The truck was driven by 21-year old Miguel Angel Ruiz, of Salem. "The truck was north bound on Portland Road when the pedestrian ran east to west in front of the the truck, in violation of the pedestrian crossing signal," Okada said.

"The pedestrian, who appears to be a Hispanic male with a light complexion, is about 40-50 years old, 5'09" tall, medium build with a salt and pepper beard and receding hair line."

Okada says he was wearing blue jeans with brown sweats underneath, and light brown Wrangler work style boots. It is believed he was drinking prior to the accident.

"The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries, but we have been unable to identify him thus far. The Salem Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying him so his next of kin can be notified of his injuries."

He says anybody with information as to the identity of the pedestrian is asked to call the Salem Police Department Traffic Control Unit at 503-588-6171.