According to Lieutenant Lang Hinkle, on June 9, 2015 just before 1:30PM, OSP Troopers and the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a vehicle versus pedestrian death in front of 34817 Matthews Rd. Preliminary information is that two vehicles were speed racing westbound on Matthews Road when one lost control and struck, Roland E VILETTE, age 45. Upon law enforcement and medics arriving on scene, VILETTE was pronounced deceased. The investigation revealed VILETTE’s residence is located in front of the incident scene and it has not yet been confirmed where VILETTE was positioned when he was struck. The two drivers involved in the speed racing are both juveniles and their identities will not be released at this time. The investigating is still continuing and any further release of information could compromise it’s integrity. A future update will be released when it is appropriate to do so.
