FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 

DATE:  June 26, 2023

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

Update 06/26/2023 | 4:00 p.m.

An update from the Salem Police Traffic Team’s investigation into the death of Mr. Campos-Kegley reveals he was struck by a vehicle while traveling along Chemawa RD just west of Portland RD NE in the early morning hours of June 17.

Investigators are searching for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado which is missing the covering to its passenger-side mirror and has some damage to the passenger-side, headlight assembly. The color of the truck is unknown.

Investigators would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have seen the collision or has information about the case. Please call the Salem Police Traffic Team directly at 503-588-6293.

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Originally published 06/17/2023 | 3:50 p.m.

Salem, Ore. — Salem Police officers have initiated a death investigation after a person was located deceased in the roadway just before 5:00 a.m. today, June 17.

Witnesses reported finding a deceased man in the road on Chemawa RD NE west of the intersection at Portland RD NE. The deceased individual is identified as 21-year-old Michael Scott Campos-Kegley.

The investigators are working all available leads, and no further details about this case are being released at this time.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Salem Police Tips Line at 503-588-8477.

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