Fatal Crash
Warm Springs Woman, 42, Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Hwy 97
Incident record
May 7, 2026
Hwy 97
Warm Springs, Wasco County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Police: Wasco County
Report body
A 42-year-old woman from Warm Springs died after being struck on Highway 97 in Wasco County, according to KPTV.
The pedestrian was hit while on the highway, though further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released. KPTV reported the woman's death following the incident.
No information has been provided regarding the number of vehicles involved or whether any other injuries occurred. The identity of the driver or drivers involved has not been disclosed.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
Related resources
Oregon accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (ORS 12.110).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (ORS 30.020).)
- Fault rule
- Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: you recover only if your fault is not greater than the other parties' combined fault; at 51% you are barred.
- Citations
- ORS 12.110 (SoL); ORS 30.020 (wrongful death); ORS 31.600 (comparative fault)
- Crash report agency
- Investigating agency for the police report; drivers must also file their own Accident/Insurance Report (DMV form 735-32) in qualifying crashes.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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