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OSP Seeking Potential Witnesses of Fatal Hit-and-Run

Oregon State Police is asking for any potential witnesses to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred January 31st at 7:20 a.m.

OSP responded to the report of a person down on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 5 near the Exit 24 on ramp. The preliminary investigation indicated the pedestrian, Anthony Jonathan Byam, 34, of Phoenix, had been struck by a vehicle that did not stop.

Byam was declared deceased at the scene. Investigators believe he was struck sometime between 9:45 p.m. on January 30th, and 7:20 a.m. on January 31st.

An investigation into the hit-and-run crash is ongoing. Any potential witnesses or anyone with information is encouraged to contact OSP Dispatch at 800-442-2068 or dial *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-035245.
Posted on 2/10/26 5:03AM by Alex Bauer