City of Salem, OR
06/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/29/2026 14:31
Salem Police Investigate Fatal Train vs. Pedestrian Incident
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 24, 2026
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected]
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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