Investigators seek possible witnesses in investigation into suspicious death

Salem – Law enforcement with the Salem Police Department is currently investigating the suspicious death of a 28-year-old Salem woman. Carla Fernanda Vasquez was found lying on the street in the 1000 block of Rural Ave SE.

The arriving paramedics confirmed the woman’s death.

Salem police have released surveillance video of a vehicle in the area suspected of being linked to Vasquez.

On May 23, just before 2 a.m., surveillance footage near where Vasquez was found showed a passing motorist minutes before the 911 call was received by police.

The vehicle is a light colored vehicle, possibly a van or mid-size crossover SUV. It can be seen in the video traveling east on Rural Avenue until it passes Church Street.

Investigators released the footage and asked the public for help in locating this possible witness.
If you have any information about the case, please call the Salem Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 503-588-8477.

Contact Quinn Stoddard
(email protected) or 503-390-1051

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