David Davis, and Whitney M. Woodworth

Statesman Journal

A man died Friday morning after shooting himself while driving a truck in North Salem, police said.

The shooting appears to be unintentional and self-inflicted, said Lt. Dave Okada, a Salem police spokesman.

Okada said a handgun discharged while Oscar Duran Jr., 24, was driving. A round struck and critically wounded Duran.

The truck continued moving slowly after the shot was fired and crashed into another vehicle near Hyacinth Street NE and 25th Avenue NE. Duran died at the scene.

The crash blocked the intersection, and the ensuing investigation closed 25th Avenue for several hours.

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