A retired state government executive walking home from the Keizer Elks lodge died Saturday, April 11, after he was struck by a vehicle, Keizer police reported.
Donald A. Altermatt, 61, was attempting to cross River Road at Manbrin Drive when the accident occurred at about 10 p.m. He died later that night at Salem Hospital.
Police said Altermatt was crossing at the intersection when he was struck by a southbound vehicle driven by a Salem resident going through a green light. The driver, not identified by police, cooperated with the investigation and no charges are expected, police said.
Altermatt, who lived about three blocks from the Elks lodge, retired in August 2024 after serving as the information services manager for the state Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. He had worked for the agency since 1996. The agency trains and certifies police and corrections officers and firefighters.
The traffic fatality is the first in Keizer since last September.
Michael Sanchez, 28, was killed Sept. 17 after he was struck by a car as he walked along Northeast Trail Avenue.
Jeanette Carbajal, 33, of Keizer, was later charged with failing to perform the duties of a driver to an injured person.
Marion County Circuit Court records show she was scheduled to appear on Wednesday, April 15, for what was listed as a plea and sentencing proceeding.
• In other police activity, a transient was arrested and accused of burglarizing the REI store at Keizer Station on Thursday, April 9.
According to police, security agents saw a burglar at about 5:30 a.m. on surveillance equipment. The burglar broke through sheet rock walling and took several hundred dollars worth of clothing.
Jacob A. Kenneston, 37, was arrested nearby and subsequently charged in Marion County Circuit Court with second-degree burglary and second-degree criminal mischief.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
5:05 p.m. – Theft II – from motor vehicle in the 1700 Block of Kersey Wy NE
9:20 p.m. – Runaway juvenile/protective custody for other jurisdiction in the 2600 Block of Jorie Ln NE
MONDAY, APRIL 6
12:39 a.m. – EDP hold – POC in the 200 Block of Churchdale Ave N
7:19 a.m. – Restraining order violation (specify offenses) in the 900 Block of Chemawa Rd NE
12:52 p.m. – Property – lost in the 500 Block of Castle Glen Ln N
6:16 p.m. – Assault IV – simple (misd.) in the 700 Block of Evans St N
6:59 p.m. – Criminal mischief II – vandalism in the 2200 Block of Aldine Dr NE
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
3:07 a.m. – Driving under the influence of intoxicants – misd. in the 2800 Block of Broadway St NE
9:41 a.m. – Criminal mischief III – vandalism in the 6400 Block of Keizer Station Blvd NE
1:34 p.m. – Theft II – shoplifting in the 6400 Block of Keizer Station Blvd NE
4:06 p.m. – Harassment – physical in the 1200 Block of Ring St NE
4:41 p.m. – Fraud use of credit card – (under $1000) in the 200 Block of Ridgecrest Dr N
4:41 p.m. – Theft II – all other larceny in the 200 Block of Ridgecrest Dr N
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
9:01 a.m. – Assist rendered – welfare check in the 7400 Block of Meadowglen St NE
11:05 a.m. – Susp – activity in the 500 Block of Chemawa Rd N
11:18 a.m. – Stalking order viol – fel. in the 1800 Block of Alder Dr NE
11:29 a.m. – Assist rendered – gov in the 4700 Block of 19th Pl NE
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
5:27 a.m. – Burglary II – business in the 6000 Block of Ulali Dr NE
5:27 a.m. – Criminal mischief I – crime damage in the 6000 Block of Ulali Dr NE
5:27 a.m. – FTA – bench warrant in the 6000 Block of Ulali Dr NE
5:27 a.m. – Resisting arrest – dis. conduct in the 6000 Block of Ulali Dr NE
5:27 a.m. – Theft II – shoplifting in the 6000 Block of Ulali Dr NE
10:18 a.m. – Telephonic harassment in the 7400 Block of Meadowglen St NE
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
1:37 p.m. – Assist rendered – gov in the 200 Block of Triple Tree Cr N
1:38 p.m. – Telephonic harassment in the 900 Block of Chemawa Rd NE
4:33 p.m. – Criminal trespass II in the 6400 Block of Keizer Station Blvd NE
5:10 p.m. – Susp – drug in the 700 Block of Merlot Ave NE
5:10 p.m. – Theft II – all other larceny in the 700 Block of Merlot Ave NE
6:57 p.m. – Driving while suspended/revoked – misd. in the 4800 Block of River Rd N
6:57 p.m. – Drugs – unlawful poss cocaine in the 4800 Block of River Rd N
8:00 p.m. – Theft III – shoplifting in the 6100 Block of Ulali Dr NE
8:49 p.m. – Harassment – physical in the 800 Block of Foothill Ct NE
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
2:32 a.m. – Assault III – simple assault in the 5500 Block of River Rd N
2:32 a.m. – Robbery II – business in the 5500 Block of River Rd N
2:32 a.m. – Theft III – shoplifting in the 5500 Block of River Rd N
9:32 a.m. – Assist rendered – gov in the 5400 Block of Mirage St N
1:58 p.m. – Maintaining dangerous dog – potential dangerous dog continuing in the 1700 Block of Dixon St NE
4:07 p.m. – Stalking order viol – misd. in the 4500 Block of Cedar Ct N
NOTE: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses.
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