West Albany High School Senior Killed After Being Struck by Pickup

The driver, who was not injured in the crash, was identified as 53-year-old Randy Hillyer of Jefferson.

Salem-News.com

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - On Wednesday, at approximately 7:59 PM, a male pedestrian was crossing southeast Santiam Road near Pacific Boulevard and was struck and killed by a small pickup.

The pedestrian was identified as 17-year-old Salvador Alcantar Sanchez.

Salvador was a senior at West Albany High School and was returning home from the Heritage Mall area when he was struck by the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 53-year-old Randy Hillyer of Jefferson.

Hillyer was operating a 1989 Dodge D-50 pickup, traveling west on Santiam Road at the time of the crash. Hillyer was not injured in the crash.

Albany Police, Albany Fire Department employees, and members of the Multi Agency Accident Investigation Team (MAAIT) responded to render aid and investigate the crash.

Anyone with information concerning the traffic crash is asked to contact Officer Drum at (541) 917-7680.