Oregon State Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal I-84 Hit-and-Run

UNION COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 21-year-old pedestrian on Interstate 84 in Union County on Friday, October 23.

At approximately 9:53 p.m., an Oregon State Police trooper discovered the pedestrian deceased in the eastbound lanes of I-84 near milepost 247.

According to the preliminary investigation, multiple 911 calls reported a person walking in the roadway near the location shortly before the discovery. Investigators believe the pedestrian was struck between 9:47 p.m. and 9:53 p.m. by a large truck, SUV or commercial vehicle. The driver involved has not been identified.

The victim was identified as Luna Wonder McCusker, 21, of Kooskia, Idaho.

Investigators also located a disabled vehicle belonging to McCusker in the westbound lanes of I-84, approximately one-half mile from the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately three hours while investigators worked at the scene.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation assisted Oregon State Police with the investigation.

Anyone with information about the crash or the vehicle involved is asked to contact Oregon State Police at 1-800-442-2068 or by dialing *OSP (677) from a mobile phone. Callers should reference case number SP26-348943.