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Deadly crash involving a motorized scooter and car

Post Date:05/24/2024 3:01 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 

DATE:  May 22, 2024

CONTACT:  Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

 

Salem, Ore. — Emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Liberty and River STS NE at approximately 9:45 a.m. today on the report of a collision involving a person riding an electric-powered chair and a car.

The initial investigation by the Salem Police Traffic Team determined a woman on a motorized chair was attempting to cross Liberty ST from east to west when she was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Liberty ST. Witnesses reported the scooter operator entered the roadway close to oncoming traffic when the crash occurred.

The woman operating the motorized chair is identified as Lois Marie Randall, age 70. Randall was transported to Salem Health where she later died from injuries received in the collision.

The driver of the vehicle, Jami Lee Duhrkoop, age 36, remained at the scene after the crash. Duhrkoop is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

Northbound Liberty ST between River and South STS was closed until 12:30 p.m. for investigation and clearing of the scene.

This morning’s traffic fatality is the thirteenth to occur in Salem since the start of the year.

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