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@GreshamPolice
Gresham, Ore.— Tonight at approximately 6:47 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian accident near 3900 W Powell Blvd. They were immediately informed that the driver fled the scene in a gold colored Toyota Camry.
A pedestrian walking in a crosswalk at W Powell Blvd. and SW Duniway Ave., was struck by a vehicle leaving the Walmart parking lot and the driver did not remain at the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a local area hospital. Police are interested in talking with anyone who witnessed the accident and are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver. The car is described as an older model, 2002 -2006, gold Toyota Camry, with four doors.
Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to call police non-emergency at 503.823.3333 or the Gresham Police tip line at 503.618.2719.