Woodburn, OR. — A 49-year-old Woodburn woman was killed Sunday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a city street, according to authorities.
At approximately 2:22 p.m. on January 4, 2026, officers with the Woodburn Police Department responded to a reported vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near the intersection of Mt. Hood Avenue and Park Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found Maria Mejia-Romero, 49, of Woodburn, suffering from critical injuries. A preliminary investigation determined that Mejia-Romero was crossing Mt. Hood Avenue at a location not designated as a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle. Witnesses reported the driver was making a right-hand turn onto Mt. Hood Avenue at the time of the collision.
Emergency medical personnel transported Mejia-Romero to Salem Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Police identified the involved vehicle as a 2007 Ford F-150 driven by a 16-year-old Woodburn resident. Authorities said the driver remained at the scene and fully cooperated with investigators. Preliminary findings indicate the crash appears to have been accidental, and no criminal charges or traffic citations are expected at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information is asked to contact the Woodburn Police Department at (503) 982-2345 and reference case number 26-137.
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