FATAL HIT AND RUN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES APD CASE #22-07895

Albany Police

Today, December 10, 2022 at 4:22am Albany Police responded to a 911 call of a person down in the roadway in the 1500 block of Geary St. SE. Upon arrival, Officers began life saving efforts, but the female was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was a 30-year-old female and Albany resident. Her name will be released at a later time, pending family notification.  We believe the female was struck by a car and the unknown vehicle left the scene. We are looking for any information that could assist in finding the suspect vehicle and driver. We do not know the make and model of the vehicle at this time, but it will have front end damage per evidence left at the scene. 

The Albany Police are requesting residents with video surveillance in the locations below please contact us.
• Geary St SE between Pacific Blvd and Queen Ave 
• 16th Ave at Geary St. SE 
• 17th Ave at Geary St SE

As the investigation is continuing anyone with information is asked to call the Albany Police Department Detective Unit, 541-917-7680. We appreciated assistance from the Albany Fire Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Linn County Sheriff’s Office.