OSP searching for suspect in hit-and-run fatality, requesting public assistance

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Sunday, October 12th at 1:08 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 42 near milepost 76 in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a male pedestrian, identified as 30-year-old Dustin Rios of Canyonville, was in the lane of travel for an unknown reason and was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

A black Honda passenger vehicle fled the scene after striking the pedestrian. 

Despite lifesaving efforts, Rios was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Roadside evidence suggests the involved vehicle is a 2006-2011 black Honda Civic.

Evidence from the scene indicated the vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s side mirror.

Law enforcement also recovered an adhesive transparent window visor believed to have come from the driver’s side door.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP’s Southern Command Dispatch Center at (800) 442-2068 or *677 from a mobile phone.

Please reference case number SP25-433741.