Portland police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck that allegedly struck and killed a 57-year-old woman on Forest Avenue Monday night before fleeing the scene.
Officers responded to the area of 1837 Forest Avenue at approximately 9:18 p.m. on Aug. 24 following reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
Police found the woman deceased at the scene.
Witnesses told investigators the woman was crossing Forest Avenue when she was struck. The vehicle involved did not stop and fled the area following the crash, according to police.
Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored pickup truck that was last seen traveling inbound on Forest Avenue.
Police have not released the victim’s name, pending notification of her family.
Members of the Portland Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded Monday night and conducted what police described as a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The investigation remained active Tuesday morning, and police have not released additional information about the vehicle or its driver.
Investigators are now turning to the public for help identifying the pickup and determining what happened in the moments leading up to the collision.
Police are particularly interested in obtaining surveillance footage, dashcam recordings, doorbell camera video or other footage captured in the Forest Avenue area around the time of the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw a dark-colored pickup truck in the area before or after the crash, or has information that could help investigators is asked to contact Portland Police at 207-874-8575.
Police have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.
