SILVERTON, Ore. — At approximately 6:50 PM on Thursday, March 05, 2026, Silverton Police Department officers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident at the Silver Place Apartments. Initial reports indicated a vehicle had struck pedestrians. The Marion County Crash Team responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Investigators confirmed there were two victims, and upon arrival, both sustained serious and life-threatening injuries and were transported to the hospital. Later in the evening, one of the victims succumbed to their injuries and passed.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with investigators. The investigation into this collision remains ongoing.
The Silverton Police Department urges anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Silverton Police Department Tip Line at 503-874-2249.
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