Police investigating fatal pedestrian traffic crash

A pedestrian was killed in the evening of Saturday, May 31 in a traffic crash on NE 181st Avenue. At approximately 5:30 pm, Gresham Police and medical personnel responded to a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk near NE Pacific Street.

Upon arrival, first responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The involved vehicle also struck a power pole, though no power outages were reported.

NE 181st Avenue was closed between NE Glisan Street and NE Wasco Street for several hours while investigators processed the scene.

The East Multnomah County Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) is leading the investigation. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. VCT investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash, including whether impairment was a contributing factor.