UPDATE: Victim of Fatal Hit-and-Run Identified

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August 19, 2024 12:53

The woman killed in a hit-and-run near Southwest 1st Avenue and Southwest Ankeny Street on August 16, 2024, has been identified as Bethany Johnson, 41. Johnson's family has been notified of her death.

Anyone who has information about this case is asked to e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Traffic Investigations Unit (TIU) and please reference case number 24-206177.

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***Original Messages Below***

Detectives investigating the death of a woman near Southwest 1st Avenue and Southwest Ankeny Street determined she died as a result of a hit-and-run. The Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team has assumed responsibility for the investigation.

This is the 42nd traffic fatality in Portland in 2024.

Anyone who has information about this case is asked to e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Traffic Investigations Unit (TIU) and please reference case number 24-206177.

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***Original Message Below***

On Friday, August 16, 2024, at 3:03 a.m., officers from the Central Precinct responded to the intersection of Southwest 1st Avenue and Southwest Ankeny Street. When officers arrived at the location, they found a female who was down, injured, and not breathing. Officers provided CPR to the female until paramedics arrived to treat her. Unfortunately, the woman died at the scene.

It is unknown what happened to the woman at this time and because of that, Portland Police Bureau detectives are responding to the scene to assist in the investigation. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Brian Sims at Brian.Sims@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-2079, or Detective Meghan Burkeen at Meghan.Burkeen@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-2092. Please reference case number 24-206177.

During the investigation, Southwest Ankeny Street will be closed between Southwest 1st Avenue and Southwest 2nd Avenue. Additionally, Southwest 2nd Avenue will be closed between Southwest Pine Street and West Burnside Street.

The identity of the victim may be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed the cause of death and after family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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