POLK COUNTY, OR - On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 9:51 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy-22, near milepost 22, in Polk County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Honda Civic, operated by Abraham Hernandez Perez (19) of Gervais, was traveling eastbound when it struck a pedestrian, Jose Romero Cruz (41) of Dallas, who was in the lane of travel.
The pedestrian (Romero Cruz) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Honda operator (Hernandez Perez) suffered minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment.
The highway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Salem Fire Department, Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office, Polk County District Attorney’s Office, and ODOT.
