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 name of the pedestrian will be released when appropriate.
UPDATE: 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
