Major Crash Team Activation in Portsmouth Neighborhood

September 02, 2020 20:58

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On September 2nd, 2020 at approximately 6:07 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the 4900 block of North Fessenden Street on reports of an injury accident. Officers arrived at the location and learned a vehicle traveling westbound on North Fessenden Street just west of Fiske Avenue, struck two children. The children were playing nearby when they ran in between two parked vehicles on North Fessenden Street and into traffic. One of the children, a 3-year-old, suffered life threatening injuries. The child was transported to an area hospital by ambulance. The child's medical status is unknown at this time. The other child, was treated at the scene. The Major Crash Team (MCT) was activated and leading the investigation.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the crash and was cooperative with investigators. Driver speed and impairment do not seem to play a role in the crash.

No additional information is available at this time. The PIO is not responding to the scene.

If anyone witnessed the crash or has information about it, please contact Officer Phil Maynard at Phillip.Maynard@portlandoregon.gov or (503) 823-2216

An update will be provided if appropriate for the investigation.

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