The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is currently investigating a possible hit and run involving a deceased female.
The involved vehicle is currently unknown but could be a black Toyota, unknown model, with potential damage to the front passenger side.
The incident occurred on Highway 20 near Hyak Park, between Albany and Corvallis.
At about 3:00 p.m. on April 24th, law enforcement was notified of the deceased female by a local farmer.
Investigators believe the incident took place sometime within the last couple of days.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact BCSO at 541-766-6858 or call their tip line at 541-753-8477(TIPS) to remain
By fingerprints, BCSO detectives identified the female as Deborah Rosemary Haikkila, of Albany; she had not been reported missing.
BCSO asks the community to continue to call in tips on black Toyota Corolla Cross and similar vehicles with damage to the front passenger side to 541-753-8477.
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