04/29/2026 1:00 p.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

UPDATE: Fatal Traffic Crash – SE 3rd St

Corvallis, OR – The Corvallis Police Department is providing an update to the fatal traffic crash that occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on SE 3rd Street near SE Chapman Place.

The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Carlos Cortez of Corvallis. His next of kin has been notified.

This case remains under active investigation. No additional details are being released at this time. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Rhoda Krause at 541-766-6924.

04/27/2026 8:30 a.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Fatal Traffic Crash – SE 3rd St

Corvallis, OR – At approximately 3:30 a.m. this morning, officers with the Corvallis Police Department responded to a fatal traffic crash on SE 3rd Street near SE Chapman Place.

A 55-year-old Corvallis resident was struck and killed by a northbound vehicle. The roadway was closed for several hours while investigators processed the scene and is expected to reopen within the hour.

This incident remains under active investigation. No additional details are being released at this time as investigators continue to gather information. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department non-emergency line at 541-766-6924.