A tragic occurrence unfolded in Southeast Portland early this morning when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle. According to a report by the Portland Police, the incident took place near the intersection of Southeast 109th Avenue and Southeast Division Street at around 6:45 a.m.
East Precinct officers responded to the crash and arrived at a tragic scene—a pedestrian had been fatally injured. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. The Major Crash Team is leading the investigation into this somber incident, and traffic disruptions are expected in the area as they examine the circumstances of the fatal encounter.
As it stands, details about the pedestrian’s identity have not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin. The drivers cooperation is notable in these early stages of the probe, and it offers a thread of transparency in what is otherwise a veil of uncertainty that shrouds the events leading to the fatal collision. Local residents and commuters in Southeast Portland should expect detours and delays as the investigation continues.
