Bicyclist dies after crash on Jefferson Highway; hit and run charges filed

Cherrill Crosby, Salem Statesman Journal
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A Marion County man died Saturday night following a bicycle-pickup truck crash on Oregon Route 164, also known as the Jefferson Highway, according to Oregon State Police.

A preliminary investigation determined Harley Auten, 42, of Jefferson, was bicycling in the southbound bike lane on the highway through the intersection of Talbot Road SE when a Dodge RAM 3500 pickup driven by Brian Hammons, also of Jefferson, turned from eastbound Talbot Road SE onto the highway, colliding with the bicyclist, OSP said.

Auten was taken to Salem Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

OSP said in a statement that Hammons, 55, left the scene after medical personnel arrive turned and turned himself in Sunday to investigators. He was taken to the Marion County Jail and was arraigned Monday on a charge of hit and run. His bail was set at $20,000.

The investigation is continuing. Any witnesses are asked to contact the Oregon State Police, referencing case SP23-252845.

This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Bicyclist dies after crash on Jefferson Highway