A hit-and-run near Mount Tabor Park early Tuesday left a pedestrian hurt along Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, and Portland police say the driver took off before officers got to the scene. The bureau’s Major Crash Team was called in to handle the investigation, and so far no arrests have been reported.
Press Release: Traffic #Alert: Pedestrian Struck in Hit and Run - Traffic Alert https://x.com/i/status/2021130439906214132
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) Feb 10, 2026
What Portland Police Say
In a post on X, Portland Police said the Major Crash Team is investigating a hit-and-run near Mount Tabor and Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. Investigators are asking anyone with video or information to email the Traffic Investigations Unit at [email protected] and to reference the case number listed in the alert. The bureau has not released details on the pedestrian’s condition.
Where This Fits in Portland's Crash Trend
City press releases show pedestrian-involved crashes are a recurring problem in Portland. A Portland Police Bureau news release on Portland.gov reported that by late November 2025 the city had recorded 41 traffic-related fatalities, underscoring how deadly collisions on busy streets can be.
Legal Implications
Under Oregon law, leaving the scene of a crash that injures or kills someone can be charged as “failure to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons” under ORS 811.705. According to state code, that offense is a Class C felony and can be elevated if serious physical injury or death occurs. Related provisions also allow courts to order financial damages for the harms caused in addition to imposing criminal penalties.
