Death investigation continues in La Grande after fatal hit and run
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, August 15th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – (Releases from the La Grande Police Department)
On August 13, 2022 at approximately 5:30AM, a passerby walking on 16th Street in La Grande observed a male subject lying on the side of the road on the 400 block of 16th Street and immediately contacted 911.
La Grande Police Department officers immediately responded and determined the male was deceased. La Grande
Police investigators started a comprehensive investigation with the assistance of the Oregon State Police, the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Union County District Attorney. The La Grande Police Department also received logistical support from the Union County Search & Rescue and the La Grande Fire Department.
During the investigation, investigators identified the deceased male as Maison Andrew (24) of La Grande. Residents in the area were interviewed as well as others who came forward with information. Over 60 items of evidence were collected at the scene and will be sent to the Oregon State Police Forensic Lab for analysis.
The investigation revealed a vehicle travelling south on 16th Street struck Maison Andrew as he was walking on 16th Street sometime during the previous night. The driver of the suspect vehicle fled the scene without contacting emergency services. Investigators are following up on leads and working diligently to identify the suspect vehicle and driver.
This investigation is ongoing and we encourage anyone who has information to assist with this investigation to please contact Sgt. Ryan Miller at the La Grande Police Department at 541.963.1017.
Update: 16th Street is now open
Update as of 9:40am from LGPD. All of 16th street is now closed.
LA GRANDE – (Information from La Grande PD) 16th Street between ‘H’ Avenue and Jakob Street is currently closed due to a death investigation. At approximately 5:30AM this morning, a passerby observed a male lying on the side of the road on 16th Street near Wildflower Lodge and immediately contacted 911. La Grande Police Department officers immediately responded and confirmed the male subject was deceased. The area was immediately secured and La Grande Police Departments investigators were dispatched to the scene. This case is thoroughly being investigated and the initial investigation appears to be a vehicle versus pedestrian Hit and Run. The La Grande Police Department is receiving assistance from the Oregon State Police, the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Union County District Attorney. If anyone has information to assist in this investigation, please contact Sgt. Ryan Miller at 541.963.1017.
