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Salem Police Investigate Fatal Train Vs. Pedestrian Incident - 06/24/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: June 24, 2026 

 

Salem Police Investigate Fatal Train vs. Pedestrian Incident 

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On June 24, 2026, at approximately 4:37 p.m., officers responded to a report of a train versus pedestrian crash at 4055 Turner Road SE. 

 

Upon arrival, officers found a deceased male believed to be in his early 50s. The train was traveling southbound on the tracks beneath I-5 and was unable to stop in time. The pedestrian’s identity has not been confirmed at this time. 

 

Union Pacific Police has jurisdiction over this area and will be leading the investigation. 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Union Pacific Police. 

 

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Salem Police Investigate Fatal Train Vs. Pedestrian Incident - 06/24/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: June 24, 2026 

 

Salem Police Investigate Fatal Train vs. Pedestrian Incident 

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On June 24, 2026, at approximately 4:37 p.m., officers responded to a report of a train versus pedestrian crash at 4055 Turner Road SE. 

 

Upon arrival, officers found a deceased male believed to be in his early 50s. The train was traveling southbound on the tracks beneath I-5 and was unable to stop in time. The pedestrian’s identity has not been confirmed at this time. 

 

Union Pacific Police has jurisdiction over this area and will be leading the investigation. 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Union Pacific Police. 

 

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