Tragedy struck on a busy roadway in Aloha when a pedestrian lost their life in a traffic collision on Monday evening. The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported that around 8:41 p.m., deputies were dispatched following multiple calls about the incident at the intersection of SW Tualatin Valley Highway and SW 198th Avenue. According to the sheriff's office statement, 41-year-old Portland resident John McKinney was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the highway.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and was cooperative with law enforcement's investigation. The investigative team, including the Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART), has come forward with preliminary conclusions stating impairment was not a suspected factor in the crash. As of the latest updates, no arrests relating to the crash have been made.
McKinney's passing has left family and friends in mourning, and they have requested privacy as they navigate through this difficult time. Meanwhile, the search for additional information continues as officials believe that key witnesses have yet to come forward. In particular, the authorities are seeking the driver and passenger of an elusive silver Audi sedan, described with a partial license plate number of 091, who were seen stopping briefly at the crash site, as mentioned on sheriff's website.
The sheriff's office is asking anyone with pertinent information, especially those who witnessed the crash or have knowledge about the silver Audi, to step forward. Washington County officials are urging potential witnesses to reach out through the non-emergency dispatch line at 503-629-0111, referencing case number 50-25-17937. The community's assistance could prove invaluable as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the fatal moment on Monday night.
