It has been determined that the fatal hit-and-run at Southeast 162nd Avenue and Southeast Stark Street on August 24, 2024, happened within Gresham city limits. The Gresham Police Department is now handling the investigation.

Due to this change, there have now been 42 traffic-related deaths in Portland in 2024.

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***Original Message Below***

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:11 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Southeast 162nd Avenue and Southeast Stark Street. Officers arrived to find that the pedestrian died at the scene and the driver of the fled the area.

The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team has responded to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, Southeast 162nd Avenue will be closed between East Burnside Street and Southeast Alder Street. Additionally, Southeast Stark Street will be closed between Southeast 160th Avenue and Southeast 164th Avenue.

If anyone has information about the incident, please contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov, attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 24-215211.

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