Crime & Safety
Portland Skateboarder Killed In Hit And Run, Police Seek Driver
A skateboarder was killed Saturday afternoon in a hit-and-run crash. Portland Police are looking for the driver.
PORTLAND, OR – A skateboarder is dead. Portland Police want to know who is responsible.
It was around 2 p.m. on Saturday.
A skateboarder was in the area of North Interstate and North Mississippi when a car sped by, hitting him. The car fled the area.
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A passerby tried to administer CPR and save the person.
It was too late. EMTs arrived soon after and pronounced the skateboarder dead.
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As of Saturday night, the police had not released the name of the skateboarder or a description of the vehicle.
Police ask that if anyone has information on the incident to please email crimetips@portlandorderon.gov or call the Traffic Investigations Unit at 503-823-2103.
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