Pedestrian Dies in Portland Pedestrian Accident on SE Division Street and SE 135th Street
Portland, Oregon (November 3, 2023) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car on Southeast Division Street in Portland Thursday evening.
According to the Portland Police Department, the collision was reported on Southeast Division Street and Southeast 135th Street at around 7:19 p.m. November 2.
A vehicle struck a pedestrian in the area in unclear circumstances.
The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver involved stayed at the crash site and cooperated with the investigators.
The wreck closed Southeast Division Street between Southeast 133rd Avenue and Southeast 136th Avenue as officers investigated the accident.
No more information about the collision was provided.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is investigating the mishap.
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