Jeremy Wanak, 46, died after being struck by a vehicle while biking in Salem. Driver Damon Johnson, 28, was arrested for DUII and manslaughter charges.
Salem, OR. — Official Release: On Thursday, July 10, at approximately 7:19 p.m., deputies were dispatched to reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist near the 2000 block of Delaney Road SE in Salem.
When deputies arrived, they located the involved vehicle, a white Hyundai Accent, and the bicyclist, who had sustained life-threatening injuries. The bicyclist, identified as 46-year-old Jeremy Wanak of Salem, was transported to Salem Hospital, where he later died as a result of his injuries.
The driver of the Hyundai was identified as 28-year-old Damon Johnson of Salem. Following the initial investigation, Johnson was arrested and lodged at the Marion County Jail on the following charges:
- Manslaughter in the Second Degree
- Reckless Driving
- Reckless Endangering
- Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)
Mr. Johnson is scheduled for arraignment today, July 11, at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion County Court Annex…