An elderly woman died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing 181st Street in Gresham, and police are asking anyone who saw the crash to come forward. The driver stayed at the scene and assisted with the investigation, but key details about what led to the collision remain under review.
The woman was hit just after 9 p.m., according to KOIN. Gresham police and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but she died at the scene, and investigators have not released her identity.
Police said the crash remains under investigation and are seeking additional information from the public. The initial report did not indicate that the driver fled, and authorities have not announced any charges or cited a suspected cause.
181st Corridor Has Seen Other Serious Crashes
The fatality comes after another deadly pedestrian crash in Gresham earlier this year. The City of Gresham said a 46-year-old man was struck near SE 182nd Avenue and SE Market Street on Jan. 20 and later died after being hospitalized, prompting investigators to ask for help identifying the driver.
City planning documents describe the 181st/182nd Avenue corridor as one of Gresham's busiest arterials and outline proposed safety improvements, including enhanced crossings, median islands and buffered bike lanes. The document says growing traffic volumes have made the corridor feel unsafe for people walking and biking, though it does not identify a cause for this latest crash.
Police Ask Witnesses To Come Forward
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Gresham police. The department's official contact page lists ways to reach investigators and dispatch as the case continues.
