The Portland Police Bureau reports that a motorist struck and k!lled a pedestrian on the northbound I-5 in NE Portland on Sunday night. Officers were dispatched to the scene of a pedestrian hit by a car on the northbound I-5 at Northeast Weidler Street at 10:41 p.m.
When the police arrived, they discovered the subject had passed away. According to authorities, the driver stayed at the site and is helping with the investigation.
A tweet posted by Portland Police:
Press Release: Pedestrian Deceased After Crash On Freeway
Link: https://t.co/4jnEYIzifX pic.twitter.com/HoC9zEhBdg— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) July 17, 2023
While detectives examine the scene and gather evidence, northbound I-5 will be closed for the duration of the investigation, and all traffic will be detoured onto eastbound I-84. To get away from the region, motorists can alternatively travel north on I-405.
Anyone with information regarding this event is urged to get in touch with the Traffic Investigations Unit at [email protected] and mention case number 23-187045.
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