Dean Edward Butcher Obituary: 56-Year-Old Salem Man Dies After Bicycle Collision

Dean Edward Butcher, 56, of Salem, Oregon, died after a vehicle collided with his bicycle at 25th Street SE and State Street on October 31, 2026.

Dean Edward Butcher Dies Following Salem Bicycle Crash

The Salem, Oregon, community is mourning the loss of Dean Edward Butcher, a 56-year-old resident who died following a collision involving a vehicle and his bicycle on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

According to an official Salem Police Department news release issued November 1, officers responded at approximately 3:05 p.m. to the crash at the intersection of 25th Street SE and State Street.

Police said a 23-year-old driver was travelling northbound on 25th Street and stopped at a red light before beginning a right turn onto eastbound State Street. Butcher was riding westbound on State Street when his bicycle came into contact with the vehicle’s left front corner.

Dean Butcher Taken to Hospital After Collision

Following the impact, Butcher fell and sustained serious injuries. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital, where he later died.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police confirmed that Butcher’s next of kin had been notified. The driver’s identity has not been released in the police announcement.

Salem Police Continue Their Investigation

The Salem Police Department said the investigation into the collision remains ongoing. Authorities have not announced any charges or released a final determination regarding responsibility.

The incident was reported as the seventh fatal traffic crash investigated by Salem Police in 2026, bringing the number of deaths in those crashes to seven at the time of the announcement.

Remembering Dean Edward Butcher

Dean Edward Butcher’s death is a painful loss for those who knew and loved him. At 56, his passing has left family members, friends and others affected by the tragedy facing an unexpected period of grief.

Further information about his family, personal background, career and funeral arrangements has not been established in the available public reports. These details should be confirmed through relatives or an authorized funeral-home announcement rather than assumed.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to everyone mourning Dean’s passing. May his loved ones find comfort in their memories and strength in one another during this difficult time.