Deadly Hit and Run on Northeast Alderwood Road

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January 03, 2022 08:17

On January 3, 2022, at 5:33am., North Precinct Officers were dispatched to the area of Northeast Alderwood Road and Northeast Cornfoot Road on the report of a hit and run to a pedestrian. Officers and Medical arrived to find the pedestrian deceased. Officers identified and taped off the crime scene, and the Major Crash Team responded to assume control of the investigation.

Northeast Alderwood Road will be closed from Northeast Cornfoot Road to Northeast 82nd Avenue while the investigation continues.

The driver of the vehicle which hit the pedestrians did not stay at the scene, and their identity is unknown at this time. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact crimetips@portlandoregon.gov, attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 22-1793, or call (503)823-2103.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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