Corvallis Police Respond for Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Highway 99

09/28/2022 08:30 AM

Media Contact:

Lt. Ryan Eaton, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6420 / ryan.eaton@corvallisoregon.gov

Corvallis Police Respond for Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Highway 99

On September 27, 2022, at approximately 9:11 pm, the Corvallis Regional Communications Center received an emergency call reporting a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Highway 99 approximately 900 feet south of NW Circle Blvd. The caller, who was also the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian, reported they were traveling southbound at the time of the crash. Corvallis Police Department and Corvallis Fire Department personnel responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, it was determined the pedestrian was deceased as a result of the crash. The pedestrian was identified as a 48-year-old Corvallis resident, but the Corvallis Police Department will not be providing the male’s name pending next of kin notification. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and is fully cooperating with investigators.  

Highway 99 was closed between NW Circle Blvd and NW Buchannan Ave for approximately three hours for the investigation. Members of the Corvallis Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) and Detectives responded to assist with the investigation.

Detectives are currently seeking any additional information related to the crash including unidentified witnesses. If you have any information regarding the crash, please contact Detective Derrick Samuels at 541-766-6982 or derrick.samuels@corvallisoregon.gov.