Hollenia Ann Russell dies in fatal Linn County car crash
Fatal Linn County car crash death of Hollenia Ann Russell
Oregon State Police dispatched to Highway 34 near milepost 10 in Linn County on Sunday, August 31st, at 7:26 p.m. due to a reported traffic incident. The preliminary review of the situation showed a pedestrian, Hollenia Ann Russell from Albany, Oregon, had crossed the road and was hit by a westbound Dodge Avenger vehicle driven by Breanna Demae Fitch from Lebanon, Oregon. Emergency medical services pronounced Miss Russell deceased at the scene where she was found. The individual operating the Dodge Avenger, Breanna Demae Fitch, experienced relatively minor injuries. Her identity was confirmed later after she reportedly departed the area, leading police to investigate this detail further.
The impact of the crash on Highway 34 resulted in significant traffic delays, with the roadway remaining closed for roughly three hours while authorities gathered evidence and conducted their ongoing examination. During this time, support services were provided by Lebanon Fire Department, Tangent Fire Department, Albany Fire Department, and Oregon Department of Transportation crews to manage the scene and assist with the investigation.
