By Paul Hall on Monday, January 17th, 2022 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
BAKER COUNTY – (Information provided by Oregon State Police)
Update-Pedestrian name released
The pedestrian has been identified as Luis Manuel Torres Rivera (44) of Lynnwood, Washington.
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On Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at approximately 12:12 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 295.
Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound Volkswagen Passat, operated by Karli McKim (21) of La Grande, struck a pedestrian who was standing in the lane of travel.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The name of the pedestrian will be released when appropriate.
OSP was assisted by Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Baker City Fire Department and ODOT.