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2 pedestrian fatalities reported on Oregon highways on single December day
2 pedestrian fatalities reported on Oregon highways on single December day
2 pedestrian fatalities reported on Oregon highways on single December day

Published on: 01/02/2026

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Public safety news from The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Two pedestrians died in separate crashes on Oregon highways on Dec. 22, according to Oregon State Police.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/01/2-pedestrian-fatalities-reported-on-oregon-highways-on-single-december-day.html

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