Gresham Police Dept - 05/31/25 10:22 PM
GRESHAM, OR – A pedestrian was killed this evening in a traffic crash on NE 181st Ave. At approximately 5:30 p.m., Gresham Police and medical personnel responded to a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk near NE Pacific St.
Upon arrival, first responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The involved vehicle also struck a power pole, though no power outages were reported.
NE 181st Ave. was closed between NE Glisan St. and NE Wasco St. for several hours while investigators processed the scene.
The East Multnomah County Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) is leading the investigation.
The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. VCT investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash, including whether impairment was a contributing factor.
RELEASE DATE: May 31, 2025
CASE NUMBER: 25-22181
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