FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: January 22, 2026 
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net 

Salem Police Respond to Train vs. Pedestrian Incident 

SALEM, Ore. — At 7:52 p.m. on January 21, 2026, officers were dispatched to a train versus pedestrian incident near the tracks at Rural Avenue SE and 13th Street SE. 

Officers arrived on scene quickly and located the victim, a 31-year-old woman from Salem, who had suffered significant injuries. She was transported to Salem Hospital by Salem Fire medics, where she is receiving continuing care for her injuries. 

Union Pacific Police have been notified of the incident and will be taking over the investigation. All further inquiries should be directed to them. 

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