Cordaro Ryan Stock Obituary, LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. — Cordaro Ryan Stock, 34, of Toledo, Oregon, was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 20 late Wednesday night, August 26, according to the Oregon State Police.
The fatal pedestrian crash happened at approximately 11:35 p.m. near milepost 10 on Highway 20. Based on to the preliminary investigation, a beige 1996 Acura Integra was traveling westbound when it struck an object in the roadway.
The vehicle was operated by 19-year-old Orion David Sliwka of Salem. Investigators said Sliwka and his passenger initially believed the vehicle had struck a deer. The Acura continued westbound and eventually stopped at a business in Newport.
While at the business, another person spoke with Sliwka and the passenger and learned that the vehicle may have struck a person. That individual then contacted 911 and noted the possible pedestrian collision to officials.
Officers with the Toledo Police Department responded to the area following the summary and located a deceased pedestrian in a ditch near milepost 10 on Highway 20. The pedestrian was identified as Cordaro Ryan Stock, 34, of Toledo. Stock was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Neither Sliwka nor his passenger was injured in the collision. Oregon State Police said Sliwka cooperated with investigators during the response and investigation.
The crash caused notable traffic impacts as law enforcement investigated the scene. Highway 20 was affected for approximately six hours while investigators documented the crash and gathered evidence.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to Stock being in the roadway or whether citations or criminal charges will result from the inquiry. The Oregon State Police go on to investigate the fatal pedestrian crash, and spokespeople noted no further information will be released at this time while the investigation remains active. Cordaro Ryan Stock is remembered following a tragic loss on Highway 20, and condolences are extended to his loved ones, friends, and those who knew him.