PPB Seeks Public's Help On Locating Truck Involved In Fatal Hit And Run (Photo) -12/15/22
The Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Investigations Unit is seeking the public's help to find information related to a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian. On October 26, 2022, at approximately 4:55 AM, 19-year-old Mekko (pronounced MEE-KO) Jackson was found deceased on North Interstate at North Graham Street after being struck by a hit and run driver. Mekko appeared to be crossing N Interstate Ave in a marked crosswalk near the MAX platform when he was struck. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The suspect vehicle is a green or teal 1993-1997 Ford Ranger "flareside." Mekko's family shared a photo of him and a family member is willing to speak with media. Media should contact the Portland Police Public Information Officer for more information. If anyone has information about the incident, please contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 22-286754. Photo descriptions: Portrait of Mekko Jackson Three photos of green or teal Ford Ranger ###PPB###