PORTLAND, Ore. — One pedestrian died and another was seriously injured after they were hit by a vehicle on Dec. 21 at Northeast Fremont Street and Northeast 44th Avenue, according to Portland police.
Officers were dispatched to the scene at 5:59 p.m. One of the pedestrians died before they arrived and the other was rushed to a hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries, police said in a news release.
The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene and cooperated with police. On Monday, police said the driver has not been charged.
On Monday, police identified the victim who died as 70-year-old Vivian Gayle Phillips of Portland. Police said the other pedestrian who was injured in the crash is still in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police blocked off Northeast Fremont Street between Northeast 42nd Avenue to Northeast 45th Avenue while the Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team investigated.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information regarding what happened can contact police at crimetips@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-2103. The case number is 21-354996. (503)823-2103.
