A 1-year-old girl was killed Saturday evening when she was struck by a vehicle on a rural property near Aumsville, according to authorities. The collision was reported at about 7:52 p.m., and despite emergency crews’ efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies quickly opened an investigation into how the crash happened.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said deputies and other emergency responders were dispatched to the private property near Aumsville and immediately began investigating at the scene. The agency reported that the driver involved was cooperative and that the child was pronounced deceased at the scene. No arrests have been made. The post also publicly thanked Stayton Fire District, Stayton Police Department, Santiam Ambulance and Willamette Valley First Responder Chaplains for assisting at the scene.
Rural Roads And Safety Context
Rural roads in Marion County can be especially hazardous for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, a concern that county planners have flagged in recent years. Marion County’s Transportation Safety Action Plan and related state safety documents highlight the need for targeted engineering changes and public outreach to help cut down on fatal crashes along lower-traffic rural routes.
What Happens Next
The sheriff's office says the investigation is ongoing as detectives continue to process the scene and review available evidence. Officials have released only limited additional information and say they will share further updates as they become available through the agency's public channels.
