In a somber incident on the night of June 3rd, Portland's Northeast Sandy Boulevard became the site of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. At approximately 9:57 p.m., officers from the North Precinct were dispatched to respond to the collision near the 9500 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Tragically, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, details of the Portland Police Bureau confirmed.
The driver involved in the incident reportedly stayed at the crash site, cooperating with the initial investigation conducted by authorities. In light of the ongoing inquiry, the Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team has been enlisted to take over the case. Consequently, Northeast Sandy Boulevard was closed for traffic between Northeast 94th Avenue and Northeast 98th Avenue to accommodate the investigative process, as noted in a statement from the police department.
The Police have yet to release the identity of the deceased, pending notification of next of kin. The details surrounding the crash remain scarce as the Major Crash Team pieces together the events leading up to the fatality. The bureau has not provided any statements regarding potential contributing factors or charges.
Officials urge anyone with information about the incident to step forward. Witness accounts or any relevant details can be shared by contacting the Portland Police Bureau at [email protected]. The community's cooperation is pivotal as every piece of information could prove crucial in unraveling the circumstances of the collision and providing closure for all those affected by this tragedy.
