UPDATE: Public Assistance Requested In Fatal Hit And Run Investigation, Victim Identified (Photo) -04/27/22
The Portland Police Bureau is requesting assistance from the public on its investigation into a fatal hit and run about 3 weeks ago. On the evening of Monday, April 4th, 2022, a pedestrian was attempting to cross Southeast Powell Boulevard in the 4600 block when she was hit by an eastbound vehicle. The victim, identified as Angela C. Boyd, 47, of Portland, did not survive her injuries. Family has been notified of her death. The involved driver fled the scene eastbound on Southeast Powell Boulevard and has not been located. Physical evidence found at the scene and surveillance video indicate the suspect vehicle is a late model dark gray Subaru Impreza/Crosstrek with a roof top carrier and black wheels. The suspect vehicle had extensive front end damage. The Portland Police Bureau is releasing the surveillance video of the suspect vehicle in an attempt to gain information about the vehicle and the driver. View the video here: https://youtu.be/iTbccPdg-aU If anyone has information about this incident, the driver, or the vehicle involved, please contact crimetips@portlandoregon.gov , attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 22-90144, or call (503)823-2103. ###PPB### ###ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW### On April 4, 2022, at 10:24 p.m., officers from the East Precinct were dispatched to the area of Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 47th Avenue on the report of a hit and run to a pedestrian. Medical personnel were initially dispatched and found the female pedestrian deceased; they then requested the Portland Police Bureau. Officers identified and taped off the crime scene, and the Major Crash Team responded to assume control of the investigation. Southeast Powell Boulevard will be closed from Southeast 45th Avenue to Southeast 49th 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 22-90144, or call (503)823-2103. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate. ###PPB###