Gary Obert Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 99 near Milepost 3 in Lane County

The crash happened at around 8:28 p.m. on February 23 on State Route 99 near milepost 3.

Gary Obert
Gary Obert Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 99 near Milepost 3 in Lane County

Lane County, OR – The Oregon State Police has identified a pedestrian killed in a Sunday night crash on Highway 99 in Lane County as Gary Dale Obert, 54, of Eugene.

The crash happened at around 8:28 p.m. on February 23 on State Route 99 near milepost 3.

A preliminary investigation revealed a southbound Acura MDX, operated by Jaidene Raie Torgison, 18, of Creswell, struck Obert in the area for unknown reasons.

Obert was pronounced dead at the scene.

Torgison his and passenger, a 17-year-old boy, were reportedly uninjured.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation.

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