A nasty incident occurred early Sunday morning in northeast Portland that left a pedestrian dead after being hit by a vehicle, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The accident occurred at the intersection of Northeast 60th Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street around 12:15 a.m., prompting police officers to arrive in the area quickly. Unfortunately, upon arrival at the scene, they discovered the lifeless body of a male.
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Unfortunately, the driver of the car had fled the scene and despite their best efforts, police were unable to locate him. Unfortunately, at this time, authorities are refraining from providing any details about the suspect or the vehicle. Therefore, if you have any relevant information about this incident, the Portland Police Department urges you to immediately report it by emailing crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov, directing your message to TIU and citing case number 23-199311.
Incidents like this serve as a reminder of the importance of responsible and attentive driving to ensure the safety of all road users. The loss of life is always very difficult and it is important that we work together to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The Portland Police Bureau intends to thoroughly investigate this accident and bring those responsible to justice.
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