Medford, OR – Medford police are investigating a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash on Roberts Road that left an adult pedestrian dead Friday morning, October 23.
The Medford Police Department said the collision occurred near Crater Lake Avenue. According to the preliminary investigation, the pedestrian was lying in the roadway when they were struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Roberts Road.
The pedestrian died as a result of the collision. Police have not released the victim’s identity as investigators continue working to establish who the person was.
The department’s Inter-Agency Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators are working to determine how the pedestrian came to be in the roadway before the collision.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police said impairment is not believed to have been a factor.
Roberts Road was closed between Melody Lane and Crater Lake Avenue for several hours while investigators processed the scene. The department later confirmed that the roadway had reopened.
Police also addressed misinformation circulating on social media, clarifying that the pedestrian was an adult and not a child.
The investigation remains ongoing. According to the department, investigators have not identified evidence indicating criminal conduct related to the fatal collision.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that could help investigators is encouraged to contact the Medford Police Department. The case number is 26-17932.