Fatal Hit and Run at 90047 Prairie Road

 


*UPDATE* 08/02/2023

The suspect in this case has been identified as 53-year-old Troy Dean Erne of Eugene.  Erne turned himself into detectives along with the involved vehicle, a 2015 BMW sedan, on Monday.  He was lodged at the Lane County Jail on the charge of Hit & Run (Fatal). The vehicle is no longer considered outstanding. 


*UPDATE* 07/28/2023 – LCSO Case #23-3863 – Fatal Hit and Run Crash on Prairie Rd.

Investigators have identified the victim in this case as 45-year-old Alisha Diane Rife of Junction City.  Rife was killed on the evening of July 20th when she was struck by a vehicle on Prairie Rd. near Leghorn Rd.  

The vehicle in this case is believed to be a 2015–2019 BMW 3 Series car, mineral gray in color.  It is likely missing a passenger side-mirror and possibly has front-end damage or damage to the passenger side.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1 and reference LCSO Case #23-3863.   

  


*UPDATE* 07/21/2023

Investigators have determined that the victim in this case was struck by a vehicle at approximately 11:00pm on Thursday night on Prairie Rd near Leghorn Rd.  They are hoping to contact the occupants of a late model sedan that was involved in the crash.  The car is believed to be charcoal or gray metallic in color.  It is likely missing a side-mirror and possibly has front-end damage or damage to the passenger side. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1 and reference LCSO Case #23-3863.

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Eugene, Ore. - The Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to Prairie Rd. near Leghorn Rd. shortly after 5:30am this morning.  An employee at an area business had advised that a deceased female had been located near some shrubbery. 

Upon arrival, deputies were able to identify the involved female.  Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. 

The involved female has several recent injuries.  An active investigation is under way and additional information will be released as it becomes available. 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1. 

Photo by: Shane Long

 News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: July 21st, 2023 10:42 AM   

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