Hwy. 34 Fatal, Linn Co.

Linn County, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) - On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 34, near milepost 10, in Linn County. The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Hollenia Ann Russell (44) of Albany, entered the highway and was struck by a westbound Dodge Avenger, operated by Breanna Demae Fitch (27) of Lebanon. The pedestrian (Russell) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Dodge (Fitch) reportedly suffered minor injuries. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Lebanon Fire, Tangent Fire, Albany Fire, and ODOT.

Hwy. 126 Fatal, Lane Co.

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) - On August 31, 2025, at 5:59 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 126, at the intersection with Huston Road, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Dakota Blue Gilbert (22) of Veneta, entered the roadway and was struck by an eastbound sport utility vehicle. The pedestrian (Gilbert) was declared deceased at the scene. The vehicle operator did not stop at the scene and has not been identified. Investigators are seeking public assistance in locating and identifying the suspect vehicle and operator. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light colored 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle will likely have front end damage, possibly lower to the ground, and is likely operable. Any person(s) with information related to the crash and/or operator of the suspect vehicle is asked to contact OSP at *OSP (*677) or 1-800-442-0776 and reference case number SP25-388949.