Pedestrian Killed Near Stayton
At the time of the crash it was dark, raining heavily with very little to no street lighting in the area.
(STAYTON, Ore) — Last night at about 6:00 p.m., deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office were called to the area of Cascade Highway and Golf Lane SE near Stayton to investigate a vehicle versus pedestrian crash.
It was determined that Harold McAlister, age 59 of Sublimity was attempting to cross Cascade Highway near Golf Lane from east to west.
At the time of the crash it was dark, raining heavily with very little to no street lighting in the area.
The vehicle a 2002, Toyota Sequoia, driven by Susan Wells, age 48 also of Sublimity was traveling south on Cascade Highway near Golf Lane SE.
For unknown reasons Mr. McAlister stepped out in front of Ms. Wells' vehicle. Ms. Wells attempted to avoid the collision but was unable to do so.
As a result of the collision Mr. McAlister was critically injured.
Ms. Wells and several passersby stopped and began rending aide to Mr. McAlister.
Mr. McAlister was transported to the Stayton Hospital where tragically he succumbed to his injuries.
The Sheriff's Office has determined that no citations will be issued in this case.
Both families involved in this crash have requested to not be contacted by media so that they may be allowed to grieve the loss of Mr. McAlister.
There are no images of this crash immediately available for release.
Source MCSO
