A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Sunday night in East Portland, resulting in serious injuries and prompting a police investigation. The Portland Police Bureau reported that the incident occurred at 10:06 p.m. at the intersection of Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Ash Street. According to the bureau's statement, the injured pedestrian received immediate medical attention at the scene before being rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
As the investigation unfolds, the area surrounding the accident site has been closed, with Southeast 122nd Avenue shut down between East Burnside Street and Southeast Stark Street. The driver involved in the collision has remained on the scene and is said to be cooperating with police efforts, the statement added. At this time, the Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team continues to piece together the sequence of events that led to the tragic incident.
Authorities are reaching out to the public for any relevant information that could assist in the ongoing investigation. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge pertaining to the crash are urged to contact the Police Bureau via email at [email protected], directing their communication to the Traffic Investigations Unit and mentioning the reference case number 25-209104.
