Another Pedestrian Dead in Salem Tonight
(SALEM, Ore) — UPDATE:
The Salem Police Department reports that the deceased pedestrian victim is 62-year old Caroline Storm of Salem.
The other pedestrian victim is her husband, 70-year old William Storm who suffered non life-threatening injuries.
There have been no arrests or citations issued at this point, and the investigative reports will be submitted to the Marion County District Attorney's Office for review.
Original Story: The Salem Police Traffic Control Unit is currently investigating a crash in which a vehicle hit two pedestrians and a dog at the intersection of Pine St NE and Maple St NE.
70-year old Delbert Gossen was driving his Lincoln Town Car westbound on Pine St at the intersection of Maple St NE at approximately 9:15 pm when the incident occurred.
A male and female were walking their dog, crossing northbound across Pine St., when they were struck by Gossen's vehicle.
They were in an unmarked crosswalk and lighting conditions were very dark.
Both of the pedestrians were transported to Salem Hospital, and the female pedestrian died of her injuries during transport.
The male pedestrian suffered non life-threatening injuries and is being treated at this time.
The dog was transported to a local animal hospital and its condition is unknown.
Mr Gossen remained at the scene and was cooperative in the investigation.
The identities of the pedestrians are not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin.
No arrests have been made nor citations issued at this time.
The incident remains under investigation.
Source: Salem PD
Video from the scene:
