MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at about 7:07 PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Highway 30 near milepost 16.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Escape, operated by Brandon Pollard (28) of Warren, was travelling eastbound on Hwy 30 and struck an unidentified female who was on foot within the eastbound “A” Lane.
The unidentified female suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Pollard and his passenger, Mallory Dunn (26) of Kennewick, Washington, were not injured. Pollard remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.
Multnomah County Medical Examiner responded and is actively working on identifying the female pedestrian.
Highway 30 was closed for 2.5 hours following the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Scappoose Fire Dept., Scappoose Police Dept., Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT, and the Medical Examiner.
This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when available.
