The fatal collision occurred on Highway 30 near milepost 19 in Columbia County at approximately 6:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026, according to the Oregon State Police.
Columbia County, OR – Sherri Lynn Shaver was killed when she was struck by a vehicle on Highway 30 near milepost 19 on Friday evening, according to the Oregon State Police.
The fatal collision occurred on Highway 30 near milepost 19 in Columbia County at approximately 6:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026, according to the Oregon State Police.
Preliminary investigation by OSP revealed that 22-year-old Ethan Anthony Goss of St. Helens was driving a white Dodge Ram 2500, eastbound on Highway 30 near Scappoose, when he struck a pedestrian, later identified as Shaver, who was crossing the highway. The area was unlit, and Shaver was wearing dark clothing at the time of the crash.
Shaver, a 69-year-old resident of Eagle Creek, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Dodge Ram was not injured in the collision. No arrests have been reported in connection with the crash.
According to OSP, the initial findings do not indicate any contributing conditions beyond the circumstances of the collision, and the manner of death was ruled an accident. (No further details on contributing factors were released in the preliminary report.)
Troopers from the Oregon State Police responded to the scene and worked alongside other emergency personnel to investigate the collision and manage the area as evidence was collected.
Highway 30 was closed for approximately three hours while OSP and assisting agencies conducted the on-scene investigation, resulting in traffic delays for motorists in the area.
The deadly pedestrian crash remains under investigation by the Oregon State Police as authorities continue to determine any additional contributing factors in the collision.
Pedestrian Crash Statistics in Oregon
In Oregon in 2024, there were 683 traffic fatalities, including 139 pedestrian deaths, according to preliminary data from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The state recorded approximately 48,000 total reported crashes that resulted in deaths or injuries, with pedestrian-involved collisions accounting for a significant portion of non-motorist fatalities. In Columbia County specifically, recent ODOT traffic safety data indicate pedestrian collisions continue to be a concern, as rural highways like Highway 30 remain sites of high-risk conditions for non-motorists.
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