PPB Traffic Investigators have identified the vehicle involved in the hit and run crash in Northwest Portland as a 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, with chrome grill, unknown color and unknown style of cab. This vehicle will have damage to the front grill area and leading edge of the hood. At the time of the collision it was traveling northwest on NW Yeon. If anyone has information about this incident, please reference case number 21-292993 and contact crimetips@portlandoregon.gov attention Traffic Investigations Unit or call 503 823-2103.
Photo description: Exemplar vehicle
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The deceased is identified as Ruby Lee Allen, 66, of Portland. Her family has been notified of her death. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has information about this incident, please reference case number 21-292993 and contact crimetips@portlandoregon.gov attention Traffic Investigations Unit or call 503 823-2103.
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A fatal pedestrian-involved crash has closed Northwest Yeon Avenue in Northwest Portland.
On Wednesday October 20, 2021at 3:28 a.m., Central Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of a person down in the street. When officers arrived they found a person who was deceased. The person was appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. No involved vehicle or driver stayed at the scene.
The Portland Police Major Crash Team is responding to investigate. During the investigation, Northwest Yeon Avenue is closed between Northwest 29th Avenue and Northwest 35th Avenue.
More information will be released when appropriate. The PIO is not responding to the scene.
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