Northeast Portland Hit and Run Crash Kills Person Crossing Street

PORTLAND, OR — Police want to find the driver whose car hit and killed a person crossing the street in Northeast Portland early Monday. It happened around 5:30 a.m. by Alderwood and Cornfoot Roads.

Arriving officers found the person dead in the street.

The driver had fled.

The Police Bureau's Major Crash Team has taken over the investigation. Alderwood is closed from Cornfoot to 82nd.

Police ask that anyone with information call their tip line at 503-823-2103 or email crimetips@portlandoregon.gov.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.