On Tuesday, February 1, at approximately 8:48 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 191, just south of Springfield and Eugene.
Preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian, identified as Gale Rodgers (61) of Springfield, was struck by a southbound vehicle on Interstate 5. No vehicles associated with the incident were in the area upon arrival of first responders.
Rodgers sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Â
OSP is seeking public assistance with locating the vehicle involved in the crash, which will likely be a dark blue pickup truck with passenger side mirror damage. The appearance of the damage may be minimal. The vehicle continued southbound on Interstate 5 or exited towards Hwy 58.
Investigators are asking anyone with information that might be helpful to call the Oregon State Police at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677). Please reference OSP Case #SP22-026314.
