Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash At Intersection Of SW Old Sheridan RD And SW Cypress LN In McMinnville -05/25/25

On May 24th, 2025, at 5:34 PM, McMinnville Police and McMinnville Fire District personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident where a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of SW Old Sheridan RD and SW Cypress LN in McMinnville. The pedestrian, identified as 46-year-old Audra Ackerman of McMinnville, was deceased at the scene. The driver of the white Ford F250 (pulling a landscaping trailer), identified as 68-year-old Jose Huerta of McMinnville, remained on scene and was cooperative with investigators.

 

Ackerman was reportedly walking her dog, crossing the road northbound at this location, when she and her dog were struck, killing both. Huerta’s vehicle was westbound on Cypress LN, and he and his two passengers were not injured. Notifications were made to Ackerman's family, and our condolences go out to her family, and everyone impacted by this incident.

 

The roadway was closed for the investigation for approximately three hours. There is no indication that intoxicants or excess vehicle speed were contributing factors in this crash, and the overall investigation to date indicates this was a tragic accident. With summer approaching, this is an unfortunate opportunity to remind community members that there will be an increase in pedestrian traffic, and pedestrians should always take extra care when crossing streets. Drivers should also be conscious of how sun glare can make it difficult to see pedestrians, especially when driving in the evening hours.

 

McMinnville Police would like to thank the McMinnville Fire District, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and Newberg-Dundee Police for their assistance in this incident.