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MURDER INVESTIGATION AFTER DEAD MALE FOUND ON SHOULDER OF INTERSTATE 5 IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OREGON

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section is investigating the murder of an adult male discovered in Clackamas County. 

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 5:43 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the report of an adult male lying on the right shoulder of Interstate 5 southbound near the Charbonneau off-ramp (exit 282). 

The initial reports indicated the victim was possibly struck by a vehicle. 

OSP responded to the area and discovered Oscar Lizardo Chaidez (42) of Salem deceased. 

A subsequent investigation by OSP and the Clackamas County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed Chaidez was the victim of a homicide.  

At this time, further information is unavailable due to the ongoing investigation. 

Any person with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677) - Reference case number SP24168806. 

 

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