Through evidence collected the Oregon State Police believes that that suspect vehicle is a 2004 – 2010 Toyota Sienna minivan (pictures attached are file photos not actual suspect vehicle) light colored, with either a CE or LE trim package. The suspect vehicle will have notable exterior damage to include damaged right headlight assembly and missing the right side mirror. Oregon State Police is requesting anyone with any information to contact the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at 503-375-3555 or *OSP from your mobile phone and reference case # SP 18-331738. Original release: On Monday, September 3, 2018 at approximately 8:45 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a report of a hit and run collision on Hwy 126E near milepost 47.5. Preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle, described as a silver or metallic gray Chevy Astro Van or similar looking vehicle, was traveling westbound and struck a pedestrian, John S. Houdeshell (71) from Yreka, CA, who was crossing the highway. Houdeshell sustained critical injuries and was transported by air ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend in Springfield. Suspect vehicle fled the scene and remains unidentified.
