I-5 Fatal, Marion Co., Nov. 24

On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at approximately 5:50 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 256 (Market Street Interchange). Preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian was attempting to cross the freeway when he was struck by a Dodge Ram pickup, operated by Ana Gutierrez (39) of Salem, and a Toyota 4-Runner, operated by Josh Jolley (33) of Salem. The pedestrian, whom will be identified when appropriate, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Gutierrez and Jolley are cooperating with the investigation. Two lanes of I-5 southbound were closed for approximately 3.5 hours.