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Salem woman vanishes after running out of gas on Highway 22
Maria Kilmer, 28, got into an unidentified driver's car and hasn't been seen since, police say.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:19pm
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Maria Linda Jade Kilmer, a 28-year-old woman from Salem, Oregon, went missing last week after running out of gas along Highway 22. Kilmer's passenger told police she left her belongings behind and got into another driver's vehicle, and she has not been seen or heard from since.
Why it matters
Kilmer's disappearance has raised concerns about safety on rural highways and the risks faced by stranded motorists, especially women traveling alone. Police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate Kilmer and determine what happened.
The details
According to Oregon State Police, Kilmer was picking someone up in Lyons and ran out of gas along Highway 22 near milepost 15, just outside of Stayton. The passenger with Kilmer said she left the car and got into the vehicle of an 'unidentified motorist' who had stopped at the scene. Kilmer left behind her keys, purse, ID, and phone.
- Kilmer went missing on March 27, 2026.
The players
Maria Linda Jade Kilmer
A 28-year-old woman from Salem, Oregon who went missing after running out of gas on Highway 22.
Oregon State Police
The law enforcement agency investigating Kilmer's disappearance.
What they’re saying
“Kilmer has not been seen or heard from since and has been entered into law enforcement databases as a missing person.”
— Oregon State Police
What’s next
Oregon State Police are urging anyone with information about Kilmer's whereabouts to call 911 or contact their dispatch at *677 (*OSP) from a mobile phone, referencing case No. SP26‑104740.
The takeaway
Kilmer's disappearance highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists, especially women traveling alone, and the importance of having a plan and resources available in case of emergencies on rural highways.
