Springfield woman hit and killed by van
EUGENE, Ore. - A woman hit by a van Thursday morning later died at the hospital, police said.
Officials said that Tamara Kay Glenn, 45 of Springfield, was crossing Chambers Street at 18th Ave. when at around 8:40 a.m. when a full-sized Chevy van making a turn ran into her.
The driver of the van was later identified as Michael Alston, 44 of Eugene.
Police said that Alston was driving west on 18th when he made a right-hand turn onto Chambers and hit Glenn.
She was taken to the hospital, where she later died.
Officials said that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
Investigators are still looking into the crash. They ask anyone who witnesses the incident to call 541-682-5138.
DISCLAIMER: The comments made by Kerri Lockhart in NO WAY represent how the family of Tamara Glenn feel about the tragic circumstances. Tammy was crossing with the crosswalk and had the right of way (determined by the investigating officers). Michael Alston simply failed to be aware of his surroundings, as a result we have lost a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and friend whose work was not yet finished here.Â
A memorial fund has been set up in Tammys honor. You may view information on how to contribute or how to participate in various fundraisers by visiting the event page on FaceBook. It is the "Tamara Kay Glenn Memorial Fund" page.
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Contributions to the Tamara Kay Glenn Memorial Fund may be made directly at any US Bank Branch.
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During these times if you are not able to contribute or attend a fundraiser, your willingness to spread the word and invite your friends is a blessing in itself.
I'll say it. As the daughter of Tammy Glenn, I feel that during this injustice the man who deprived my mother of her life has been given too much slack. I visited the scene yesterday, I talked to people who witnessed. While this is looked at as nothing more than an "accident" so far, I see this as negligent homicide, Mike. If you had REALLY stopped before proceeding around the corner of 18th and Chambers, if you had only looked to your right, you would have seen a smiling young lady wearing a bright canary yellow poncho stepping onto that crosswalk. Because you neglected to do so, you caused my mother to die a painful, prolonged death. You deprived her four children, her five siblings, and two living parents of the ray of sunshine she had always been. As I write this, IÂ guiltily know in my heart - my mom would forgive you, hell, shed probably even try to befriend you. But I can't say the same for me. And maybe next time you hit the road in your van, you could be more aware of your surroundings.
 @René Harrach First and fore most.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I withnessed the accident and i am here for you and your family.  I prayed over your mom and held on to her.  I am currently helping the police with this matter.  I am on facebook and would give you the information that i know if you need any information.  Again, i am so sorry.
 @Lauri Monroe  @René Harrach Lauri, what a God sent angel you are to have been there and prayed for her on the scene. This brought even more tears as i know the Lord had you there for such a time as this. Rene, what a message of Gods love toward your mom that even in this time, He was there; i can only hope that you can find as much comfort in this as I...Dwayne
 @René Harrach My mom was the first on the scene. She prayed over your mom. My mom also talked to the detective and hopefully the guy will get in trouble. I am very sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your family.
Mike is a dear close friend of mine and I can tell you he is totally broken over this. My thoughts and prayers go out to all involved.
Something we can always say to our kids and grandkids regarding their "perceived" right of way as a pedestrian is what my parents and grandparents would cynically say to us kids and grandkids everytime they saw our immature manner of using a crosswalk. They would brow beat us with the old adage that our only right of way was to a wheel chair or a grave. Apportioning righteousness and fault does nothing for the victim. But, a vast and salient acknowlegement of this gruesome fact can and will save more lives. I am sure it has already saved me and my kids (1000s of times) from ending up in a wheel chair or graveyard...KOW. Lord hear our prayers for prevention!   Â
We; Tammy's family & friends appreciate the kind words & prayers. We thank you for the courage & strength to keep us all going even for Mike Alston. It's not easy ever to loose a loved one but either way, we need to be strong for each other. Again, thank you "SOOOO" much for that you have done.
God Bless you all O:) <3
 @Kerri Lockhart Oh Thank God! and Thank you for at Least a little forgiveness. I didn't want to look back at the post i Wrote last night for fear it may be to soon to write it. and for you all to think it was trying to make Myself  Feel better It Doesn't Just Wanted You and your Family to know Im not a Monster and i am in such Grief about this My Heart Aches and im Mentally Broken..
Peace and God be with you all..I am So Sorry And I thank you for Just a little forgiveness God Bless
@Mike Alston Sweetie, you have my forgiveness full-hearted. It was just an act that both parties were in. I lay "NO" blame hun. And, I'm trying to sound "COLD-HEARTED" But I see it that God said it was time for Tammy to go home, her work here was done. Granted, it's a tradgic way for "ALL" involved & "NO" blame should be laid. So Mike, in my eyes, it's all good & God's will.
She believed in God, I myself as well. I lay "ALL" faith & love to Him. Mike, my prayers are with you & yours as well for ours. I can't speak for anyone else but for me, again, you have forgiveness just let God work the rest in you hun, you "NEED" to forgive yourself in order to heal & God can help you with that.
Ok, enough of my preaching....sorry
May God Bless you with many riches <3
Wasn't accusing "ANYONE' of the wrong or right. It was an accident that happened. Both party's should have been paying attention more yes, but either way. I feel sorry for both party's. The pain that they "ALL" are feeling right now. It's hard for all....
We miss you Tammy, we love you "SOOOO" very much <3Â
Just because she was in the crosswalk does not mean it was the drivers fault. Did she have the right of way?
 @givupongod Your comment and callousness of questioning in this forum is out of line. The mire fact someone is in a crosswalk warrants right of way!!! I believe for you, the question is why have your not given right of way to the Lord, for He has not given up on you!!  And this should serve as a wake up call. And somehow i know Tammy knew I would post such a comment! Miss you greatly my friend <3
 @Dwayne Wrong. If you walk in the cross walk against a red light you do not have the right of way. And if you will study your history. You will realize there are no gods.
This intersection is one of the worst in Eugene. You'd think that with so much going on in that small area people would be extra aware, cautious and safe but, for the most part, they're not. I am a pedestrian, cyclist and driver (and mother, daughter, wife, friend, sister) and in every instance I don't trust ANYONE on the road. That goes for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike. We ALL need to pay better attention. My deepest condolences go to the family of Tamara.
Ok Here it goes. I'm the one who took a life Yesterday It was a Accident but that is NO Excuse! I took a life of not just a mother But a daughter as well and to you I Am Sorry Beyond Words and ask of you for Your Forgiveness I am sick to my Stomach and Devastated about this and cant imagine what you and your family must feel But i can tell you That i will live with this the rest of my life And She Will never be Forgotten By me as well.And i Know this is no consolation But you and your Family are in my Prayers Always.And once again I am Truly Sorry for the Pain I have Caused to you and your Family...Im Sorry  Â
 @Mike Alston Mike, heard you had no insurance...therefore you were negligent before even the accident happened. If you are really sorry, then go out and do something to help those kids!!
 @Mike Alston This is a sad set of circumstances for all involved. Thank you Mike for being such a genuine and caring human being that you took the time and expressed your personal pain regarding this tragedy in an open forum like this. I know this is going to be a rough road ahead for you as well as every other family members of Tamara's and yours. It is a situation anyone of us who drive or walk across busy streets could be faced with on any given day of our lives. I wish you well.
 @Mike Alston Hun, as you said, it was an accident. Both party's were in the wrong & both should have paid more attention. I can't speak for the rest of the family, but I can speak for myself. The Lord forgives those & for that, I forgive you. It was a "wrong place, wrong time" thing. Accidents happen. I lay "NO" blame to/on you hun. And yes, we "ALL" will live with this. It's not fair but God takes His children home when it's time. And Tammy's work was done here. You're a good man for "many" reasons & we thank you for your cooperation with the investigation, for the family. It took a heart to make your comment on here & for that, "YOU'RE A REAL MAN" for not running & hiding. I pray for you & your family & for our family. Stay strong hun <3Â
"THANK YOU HUN, THANK YOU"
@Mike Alston Hang in there Mike! We know that you will grow a Halo on your head from this travesty.The hottest place in hell is reserved for the cowards that hit and run to avoid taking responsibility. This could and still might happen to anyone of us drivers having a bad day. My problem is road rage. So, I always walk off the steam. They say if you live long enough, you are bound to break most of the 10 commandments. Same can be said for most of us drivers. I can honestly admit that I have had too many close calls and near misses involving pedestrians while I was driving. You are in my prayers and I (and so many others) share your grief.
 @Mike Alston Mike thank you for coming on here and admitting what you did. That right there is great, is human of you. I knew Tammy(the girl you hit)and I can say yes I am mad, hurt, sad and confused. Not just for you but eugene in general. They could and can prevent this but for some reason they are too up on busting pot heads and ppl that dont really need to be harrased and start to fix 18th and chambers that is a death trap. FIX IT EUGENE...
 @Mike Alston my heart and thoughts are with you right now Mike. What courage to say your peace...it was an accident....peace be with you.
 @Jessica Adams  @Mike Alston Still Not Enough My Christmas Wish is to Bring someones Mom Daughter Sister or Aunt Back For One More Very Special Christmas Geez i can hardly see this keyboard through the tears i am crying right now Means allot God Im sorry this Happend !
My thoughts and prayers go out to her children, especially her teenage daughter who lives at home. She was a single mom.
Nothing but condolences for her loved ones. Car drivers often don't see other cars. They rarely see bicyclists and pedestrians (especially small children). I have been a bicyclist and pedestrian for most of 20 years in Japan. I survived by being constantly paranoid of other cars. I had many foreign friends that collided with cars in intersections. Drivers go right threw red lights, others speed up and stop on a dime 2" away from the shins to intimidate the pedestrian, still others whack the pedestrian and too often keep on going. In fact, police (AKA Keystone Cops) give up pursuit of the speediest (ie.most wreckless drivers/yakuza-bosozoku) because the police are liable for all damages to others' life and property whilst in hot pursuit. Ambulances there are more like taxis dressed up like meat wagons. I won't even comment on China.
There is some redeeming value in being grateful that the driver of the van stopped-- competant police, ambulance, and hospital staff did their best. And, I am sure that the driver wishes he were the victim, rather than weather such horrible guilt and shame. Let us pray for all of those involved in this tragedy. And, let us all be hyper-sensitive as drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Because, odds are: 1 driver in a 100 will make a mistake. With at least 100 to 1000 vehicles crossing our path on any given outing, such a disaster will inevitably happen again...especially at that intersection.
Tammy....you will be missed & you are 'VERY" much loved!!!!
I knew her as well. She was a very great lady! It's very sad that she is gone! She will be missed by MANY people!
My mom was the first one to get out of her car to help the lady. My mom has been crying all day. Its very sad, but it just proves how many people don't pay attention.
 @Amber Nygren What a tragedy, sounds like it was traumatizing for your mom. Prayers for the woman's family and everyone involved.
And just so you all know. The lady was in the crosswalk, not the road.
I wish I could say I'm surprised. Both cars and pedestrians intrude on other people's rights of way at this intersection constantly. I can't even count the times I've been forced so slam my brakes for a car turning right onto Chambers from 18th without even checking for the traffic already there. And pedestrians are always playing frogger across 4+ lanes of traffic between the Safeway and the businesses across Chambers from it -- even though there's a crosswalk 100 feet away and one the other direction 200 feet away.
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I'd suggest the Eugene police do something about it, but since the only traffic law they enforce is speeding, and since speeding seems to have had nothing to do with this, I think they might as well stay home.
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Sorry to be so negative, but that's what this story is. The people in this town are absolutely terrible at everything having to do with roads, whether driving, walking or biking, and this is what we get for refusing to take it seriously. Ok, off my soapbox now.
@Doc Don't know what happened but you are so right about people crossing in the middle of the street instead of walking a few feet to the protected crosswalk,I saw it there all the time,and down by the ball field.
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 @Eric B. Larson  @Doc And she "WAS" in the crosswalk. Witnesses to back that up. I can't share the whole true story as of yet but I "DO" know the family of her "VERY" well.
 @Dawn Hanley  @iloveeugene  @Doc Let it go Dawn, let it go. It's "NOT" worth it!! Remember; FB comments...."S.C.R.O.L.L. R.I.G.H.T. O.N. B.Y.!!"
 @iloveeugene  @Kerri Lockhart  @Doc And as for iloveeugene...oh gives a flying rip how uses caps or not. a family member had died. have some kind of respect and decency for the grieving for gods sake...Be a freaking human and be a teacher freaking later thank you so very much...now yes plz correct all my errors as you had the others please humor me please...i left it like this just for you!
 @iloveeugene  @Kerri Lockhart  @Doc Maybe you could share the etiquette of internet commentating to someone when they aren't grieving and haven't just lost a loved one?
 @Kerri Lockhart  @Doc When you grow up you'll realize that "THIS" is unnecessary and "ANNOYING", even worse and more pointless than ALL CAPS.
 @Doc Thanks hun, we do appreciate it  & please, keep prayers for her children/family <3
 @Kerri Lockhart Not a problem. I feel for you and everyone else close to her.
 @Doc You're good hun, sorry if I sounded off about it. Just a rough time in life right now..sigh
 @Doc I know hun, I know. Yes, I "DO" agree, people can be "STUPID" these days cuz all they think about is "THEMSELVES" and "NOT" others any more. It's been a "VERY" hard time & will be for us "ALL" in this family. We just need prayers & strength, encouragements.Â
 @Doc  @Kerri Lockhart I got what he was saying in the beginning. and the other guy too. There a lot of ppl that do cross without using the crosswalk, but in her case she wasnt, she was using the crosswalk and still got hit. Eugene police wont do anything about it, he is right. They are too busy trying to bust potheads and the speeders like the other guy said. Instead of being more concerned about how Doc said they have to dodge to cross..y dont they fix it and make it safer to cross. Just my opinion.
 @Kerri Lockhart I hope you didn't think I was assigning blame in this case. I don't know any of the details. I was just talking about how crazy people can be at that intersection. I'm sad to hear what happened :(