The crash happened at about 3:41 p.m. on October 28, 2026, at the intersection of Highway 126 (Main Street) and 73rd Street.
Springfield, OR – A bicyclist was killed after colliding with a vehicle at an intersection in Springfield on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Springfield Police Department.
The crash happened at about 3:41 p.m. on October 28, 2026, at the intersection of Highway 126 (Main Street) and 73rd Street.
Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after they arrived. The victim’s identity has not been released.
Police said the driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators. Witnesses were also assisting with the investigation.
Oregon Department of Transportation officials closed Highway 126 near milepost 8 because of the crash, warning motorists to expect an extended closure. Drivers were advised to follow signed detours and slow down and move over for emergency responders and road crews.
The Springfield Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.