The woman killed in a hit-and-run crash on May 24 is identified as Lara C. Morrow, 35, of Portland. Her family has been notified of her death.

The case is still under investigation. If anyone has information about this crash, and has not contacted police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attention: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case 23-135823.

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A woman was killed after a hit and run crash in Southeast Portland.

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 1:37p.m., East Precinct and Traffic Division Officers responded to a report of a crash on Southeast Division Street east of Southeast 122nd Avenue. When they arrived, they found an adult female patient, who was transported from the scene by ambulance. Despite lifesaving efforts, she died at the hospital. Preliminary investigation indicates the woman was a pedestrian and was struck by an eastbound driver who did not stop.

The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team responded to the scene and is investigating the crash. During the investigation, Southeast Division Street is closed both directions between Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast 124th Avenue. Southeast 122nd Avenue remains open to traffic.

If anyone has information about this crash, and has not contacted police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case 23-135823.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate.

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