Salem, Ore. — At approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday evening, December 23, Salem Police officers responded to the call of an injured man found in the roadway in the area of Murlark AV and Edgewater ST NW.
The man, age 63, was pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification to the family.
The Salem Police Traffic Team is investigating the incident as a possible hit-and-run. Anyone who may have information related to this investigation is encouraged to call the Salem Police Tips Line at 5035888477.
The intersection was closed for three-and-a-half hours for the scene investigation.
No further information is available for release at this time.
