CANBY -- A highway worker was struck and killed Tuesday evening on South New Era Road near Canby.
Police were dispatched about 7:40 p.m.to New Era and Haines roads on a report of a crash with a pedestrian and car.
Canby Fire Department crews tried to revive Gregory Priest, 48, of Salem. He was taken by Lifeflight to Legacy Emanuel where he was pronounced dead.
Bruce Dancer, 40, of Aurora was arrested and accused of DUII. He stopped immediately after the collision and called 9-1-1.
The accident remains under investigation.
Anyone who may have seen it was asked to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line, 503-723-4949, or by using the online e-mail form.
