Accidents

**Tragic News Update:**
A cyclist discovered unconscious in Salem has sadly passed away following a recent crash. Juan Martinez Barron, 61, was rushed to Salem Hospital after the incident where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The Salem Police Department is investigating this as a bicycle crash but has not disclosed specific details regarding the circumstances.

Earlier on, Salem Police made a plea for assistance in locating Barron’s family, successfully connecting with relatives before his tragic passing. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and further details are pending.

In a separate incident, police responded to a report of a man found unconscious near a northeast Salem road after a crash. Juan Martinez Barron, 61, was discovered in critical condition and taken to Salem Hospital. Efforts to locate his family have proven challenging, and their urgent notification of the situation is needed.

**Call for Assistance:**
The Salem Police Department is urging anyone with information about Barron’s family to come forward. If you have details that could help reach his loved ones, please contact the Salem Police Tips Line at 503-588-8477.

Our reporter, Ardeshir Tabrizian, is diligently following this developing story. For further updates and to support our investigative reporting on Salem, subscribe today to receive our daily newsletters.

*Contact reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian: [email protected] or 503-929-3053.*