The accident happened on Southeast 19th Avenue near Southeast Tudor Way on January 16, 2026.
Albany, OR – The Albany Police Department has identified 16-year-old Paige Michael Charlene McClintock as the pedestrian killed in a crash on Southeast 19th Avenue in Albany on Friday.
The accident happened on Southeast 19th Avenue near Southeast Tudor Way on January 16, 2026.
Reports revealed that McClintock and another sibling were pushing a tool chest in the street when she was hit by a white 2005 Nissan Altima driven by her 18-year-old sibling.
McClintock was rushed to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, where she died while receiving treatment.
The motorist behind the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the officers.
Impairment was suspected to be the cause of the accident.
Due to limited available investigation regarding the mishap, the Albany Police Department is still investigating the accident.
Pedestrian fatalities remain a serious concern on Oregon roadways. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the state recorded over 90 pedestrian deaths in 2023, reflecting a continued rise compared to previous years. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that pedestrian deaths nationwide reached more than 7,500 fatalities in 2022, the highest level in decades. Oregon officials note that highways with higher speed limits, such as U.S. routes, account for a significant share of fatal pedestrian crashes.
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