The deadly crash happened at approximately 8:41 p.m. on December 22, 2025, at the intersection of SW Tualatin Valley Highway and SW 198th Avenue. Emergency crews arrived on scene shortly after the reports.
Washington County, OR – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle Monday night near an intersection in Aloha, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The deadly crash happened at approximately 8:41 p.m. on December 22, 2025, at the intersection of SW Tualatin Valley Highway and SW 198th Avenue. Emergency crews arrived on scene shortly after the reports.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a 41-year-old Portland man, identified as John McKinney, was crossing Tualatin Valley Highway when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The circumstances leading to the collision are under review, with early findings suggesting the vehicle was traveling along the highway at the time of impact.
McKinney did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. There were no arrests made in connection with the crash. Investigators have indicated at least one additional potential witness, specifically a driver and passenger in a silver Audi sedan with a partial plate number of 091, briefly stopped and may have additional information.
Authorities say impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash, according to the Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) assisting with the investigation. The exact cause of the collision remains under review as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office and CART responded to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation, including evidence collection and witness interviews. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111, referencing case number 50-25-17937.
The collision impacted traffic in the area Monday night, leading to temporary delays as investigators worked to clear the scene and document evidence. Motorists were urged to seek alternate routes while the highway was partially restricted.
The pedestrian crash remains under investigation as authorities continue to piece together the sequence of events leading to the fatal pedestrian collision. Additional details will be released as they become available.
Crash & Traffic Safety Statistics in Oregon
Traffic fatalities and serious injuries continue to be a major safety concern on Oregon's roadways. According to preliminary data from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), approximately 539 people were killed in crashes statewide in 2024, with vulnerable road users — including pedestrians — involved in a notable proportion of these incidents. Pedestrian fatalities have been a persistent issue, with historical data showing an average of around 78 pedestrian deaths annually between 2016 and 2020.
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