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UPDATE: PEDESTRIAN IDENTIFIED IN FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 84 NEAR MILEPOST 295 IN OREGON

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BAKER COUNTY, OR (January 17, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Sunday January 16th, 2022 at approximately 12:12 AM, OSP Troopers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 84 near mile post 295.

The preliminary investigation revealed a westbound Volkswagen Passat, operated by Karli McKim (21) of La Grande, struck a pedestrian who was standing in the lane of travel. 

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The pedestrian has been identified as Luis Manuel Torres Rivera (44) of Lynnwood, Washington.

OSP was assisted by Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Baker City Fire Department and ODOT

 

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