MARION, OR, (April 29, 2026) – Adrian Ramos Monroy, 18, of Salem, was killed early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Marion County that also left a passenger seriously injured.
According to the Oregon State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 1:48 a.m. on Highway 214 near milepost 22. Investigators said Monroy was driving a Subaru WRX southbound at a high rate of speed when the vehicle left the roadway for unknown reasons.
The car struck a tree and continued down an embankment before coming to rest and catching fire.
A 24-year-old Salem woman who was a passenger in the vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Monroy died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
