Police say the pedestrian suffered severe injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment
Portland, OR – One person was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday night in Portland.
The pedestrian accident happened near Burnside Street and 197th Avenue, according to Portland police.
A vehicle is reported to have struck a pedestrian in unclear circumstances.
Police say the pedestrian suffered severe injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment.
The driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. No arrest was made.
The accident remains under investigation.
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