January 24, 2023 23:51
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On 1/24/23 at approximately 10:13 p.m. officers from the East Precinct responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on Southeast Powell Boulevard at Southwest Foster Road. Despite emergency medical care, the pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
Investigators from the Major Crash Team responded to begin processing the scene.
Southeast Powell Boulevard will be closed for several hours between Southeast 49th Avenue and Southeast 51st Avenue while evidence is collected.
Anyone with information on this incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-22696.
Read the full article: Pedestrian fatality activates Major Crash Team on SE Powell Blvd.