PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland police are investigating a hit-and-run crash on Monday night that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
According to PPB, officers responded to North Victory Boulevard underneath Interstate 5 just before 8:45 p.m. after receiving a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Police say the pedestrian, who was found in critical condition at the scene, is being treated at a local hospital.
The driver fled from the scene before officers arrived, PPB said.
Police say North Victory Blvd. between the I-5 overpass and North Interstate Avenue will be closed for several hours while the crash is investigated.
PPB says if anyone has information about this incident, email crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attention Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 23-34659.
