LINN COUNTY, OR (July 29, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Friday, July 29, 2022, at approximately 12:02 A.M., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 229.
A pedestrian entered the lane of travel on Interstate-5 and was struck by a Toyota van operated by Poblano Lopez (39) of Lynnwood, WA. on I-5 southbound near milepost 229.
The pedestrian, identified as Charles Dwayne Hatfield (45) of Salem, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The operator of the van remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing.
OSP was assisted by ODOT, Linn County Sheriff's Office, Salem Police Department, and Tangent Fire Department.
