April 29, 2026 | Silverton Police Media Release - Silverton Police Seek Community Assistance Following Hit-and-Run
SILVERTON, Ore. — At approximately 9:15 PM on April 28, Silverton Police officers responded to a two-vehicle crash, on what locals refer to as “Danger Hill” on E Main Street, that quickly turned into a hit-and-run investigation.
The initial investigation showed that a maroon 1999 Buick Century was traveling downhill (westbound) and crashed head-on with a Toyota Prius before also striking a guardrail; there were no serious injuries to the driver who was hit. The driver of the Buick then got out and fled the area on foot. As Silverton Police officers and Silverton Firefighters arrived, METCOM 911 began receiving additional calls reporting a possible sighting of the driver in a nearby backyard.
Officers responded quickly, launched a drone, and requested a Marion County K-9 team. Despite those efforts, the driver was not located. Premier Towing towed both vehicles from the scene and this investigation is ongoing.
Silverton Police Department is asking for the community’s help. If you live near Main Street, Oak Street, or Mill Street, and have security cameras, please review your footage between 9:15 PM and 10:45 PM on April 28, 2026, for anyone who may have entered your yard or walked through the area.
The individual we are looking for is described as a larger build, with long hair, wearing a light-colored T-shirt and darker pants.
If you have any information, please reference case number 2026-3361 and contact us at PolicePIO [at] Silverton.or.us (PolicePIO[at]Silverton[dot]or[dot]us) or call our tip line at 503-874-2249.
You can also submit tips anonymously through our website: https://www.silverton.or.us/police/page/crime-prevention.