Pedestrian Killed In Hit And Run Collision
- 09/18/25
Keizer resident, 28-year-old Michael Sanchez, was in the 5600 block of Trail Ave Wednesday evening around 7:50pm when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The driver left the scene without first stopping and rendering aid. A resident nearby heard the crash and found Mr. Sanchez lying unconscious in the roadway and called 911. Mr. Sanchez was transported to the Salem Hospital Emergency Department where he succumbed to his injuries.
Throughout the evening, investigators processed the scene and identified the type of vehicle involved, a Jeep Wrangler. At around midnight, Officers located the vehicle and identified the driver. The driver, 33-year-old Keizer resident Jeanette Carbajal, was taken into custody for felony failing to perform the duties of a driver. Ms. Carbajal was transported to the Marion County Correctional Facility where she was released to intake staff.
The investigation is continuing and additional charges may be forth coming.
Pedestrian Killed In Hit And Run Collision
- 09/18/25
Keizer resident, 28-year-old Michael Sanchez, was in the 5600 block of Trail Ave Wednesday evening around 7:50pm when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The driver left the scene without first stopping and rendering aid. A resident nearby heard the crash and found Mr. Sanchez lying unconscious in the roadway and called 911. Mr. Sanchez was transported to the Salem Hospital Emergency Department where he succumbed to his injuries.
Throughout the evening, investigators processed the scene and identified the type of vehicle involved, a Jeep Wrangler. At around midnight, Officers located the vehicle and identified the driver. The driver, 33-year-old Keizer resident Jeanette Carbajal, was taken into custody for felony failing to perform the duties of a driver. Ms. Carbajal was transported to the Marion County Correctional Facility where she was released to intake staff.
The investigation is continuing and additional charges may be forth coming.