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Salem Police Investigate Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash - 08/05/26

Correction: Please note the victim's age in the update has been corrected to 32 years of age. 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: August 5, 2026

CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

 

Update: Victim Succumbs to Injuries in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Incident

 

SALEM, Ore. -- At 10:20 a.m. today, Alexis McDonald, 32, of Salem, succumbed to injuries she sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on August 3, 2026.

 

McDonald was one of the pedestrians involved in the incident that took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on 17th Street NE. She was transported to Salem Hospital with serious injuries after the collision.

 

The Salem Police Department expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Alexis McDonald during this difficult time.

 

The Salem Police Traffic Team is leading the ongoing investigation.

 

In 2026, the Salem Police Department has responded to five fatal crashes resulting in five fatalities.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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+++ Original Release +++

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: August 4, 2026

 

Salem Police Investigate Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash

 

SALEM, Ore. — On August 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers arrested Tristen Glen Wilson, 28, of Salem, following a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in the 400 block of 17th Street NE.

 

Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims: a 45-year-old man, of Salem, who remained on scene with minor injuries, and a 32-year-old woman, of Salem, who was transported to the Salem Hospital with significant injuries.

 

Witnesses told officers the victims were on the sidewalk when they were hit by the involved vehicle. The vehicle reportedly did not stop and continued driving away from the scene. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle and driver a few blocks from the scene. Wilson was arrested for multiple offenses related to the incident, including:

 

  • Assault in the Second Degree

  • Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants

  • Reckless Driving

  • Driving While Suspended- Revoked Misdemeanor, and

  • Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver to Injured Persons

 

Salem Police Traffic Team investigators were consulted during the investigation.

 

At this time, the woman is still being treated for her injuries.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Salem Police Investigate Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash - 08/05/26

Correction: Please note the victim's age in the update has been corrected to 32 years of age. 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: August 5, 2026

CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

 

Update: Victim Succumbs to Injuries in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Incident

 

SALEM, Ore. -- At 10:20 a.m. today, Alexis McDonald, 32, of Salem, succumbed to injuries she sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on August 3, 2026.

 

McDonald was one of the pedestrians involved in the incident that took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on 17th Street NE. She was transported to Salem Hospital with serious injuries after the collision.

 

The Salem Police Department expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Alexis McDonald during this difficult time.

 

The Salem Police Traffic Team is leading the ongoing investigation.

 

In 2026, the Salem Police Department has responded to five fatal crashes resulting in five fatalities.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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+++ Original Release +++

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: August 4, 2026

 

Salem Police Investigate Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash

 

SALEM, Ore. — On August 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers arrested Tristen Glen Wilson, 28, of Salem, following a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in the 400 block of 17th Street NE.

 

Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims: a 45-year-old man, of Salem, who remained on scene with minor injuries, and a 32-year-old woman, of Salem, who was transported to the Salem Hospital with significant injuries.

 

Witnesses told officers the victims were on the sidewalk when they were hit by the involved vehicle. The vehicle reportedly did not stop and continued driving away from the scene. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle and driver a few blocks from the scene. Wilson was arrested for multiple offenses related to the incident, including:

 

  • Assault in the Second Degree

  • Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants

  • Reckless Driving

  • Driving While Suspended- Revoked Misdemeanor, and

  • Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver to Injured Persons

 

Salem Police Traffic Team investigators were consulted during the investigation.

 

At this time, the woman is still being treated for her injuries.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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