MARION COUNTY, OR - On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at approximately 7:05 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash on Highway 164, near milepost 5, in Marion County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a bicyclist, Harley Auten (42) of Jefferson, was riding in the bike lane southbound on Highway 164, through the intersection of Talbot Road SE. A Dodge RAM 3500, operated by Brian Hammons (55) of Jefferson, turned from eastbound Talbot Road onto southbound Highway 164 and collided with the bicyclist.
The bicyclist (Auten) was transported to Salem Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The operator of the Dodge (Hammons) left the scene after medical personnel arrived, but prior to LE arrival.
Brian Hammons turned himself in to investigators on Sunday, August 13, and was lodged in the Marion County Jail for:
- Hit and Run
- Criminally Negligent Homicide
The roadway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation. The investigation is on-going and no further information is available for release at this time.
Any witnesses of the incident are being asked to contact the Oregon State Police, referencing case SP23-252845.
OSP was assisted by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Fire District, and ODOT.
