Gresham, OR (June 4, 2025) — A pedestrian tragically lost their life Saturday evening after being struck by a car while walking along a sidewalk in Gresham.

According to reports, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Northeast 181st Avenue near Northeast Pacific Street. Authorities said the driver not only hit the pedestrian but also collided with a power pole. The road was closed for several hours as officials conducted their investigation.

The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. A specialized vehicle crimes team from Multnomah County has taken over the investigation to determine what led to the deadly collision.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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