Nicolas Hernandez-Mendoza Obituary, Death: Pedestrian dies in Woodburn hit-and-run; driver remains at large.
Nicolas Hernandez-Mendoza Obituary, Death – Police in Woodburn are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a man on Thursday night. The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Pacific Highway at the intersection with Williams Avenue, where officers responded to reports of a vehicle-pedestrian collision.
Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered 44-year-old Nicolas Hernandez-Mendoza lying in the road with serious injuries. He was immediately transported to Salem Hospital, but despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
As part of their investigation, authorities determined that a light-colored SUV struck Hernandez-Mendoza while he was in the crosswalk. After the collision, the driver of the SUV did not stop to render aid and instead fled the scene, heading westbound onto Williams Avenue.
At this time, police are actively seeking any information that could help identify the vehicle and its driver. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has details related to the incident to come forward and contact the Woodburn Police Department.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock, and authorities are determined to hold the responsible party accountable. The police are hoping that tips from the public will lead to the identification of the driver and bring justice to the victim’s family.
