Updated
Updated · WMTW Portland · Aug 25
Portland Police Seek Witnesses After Pickup Kills 57-Year-Old Woman on Forest Avenue
Updated
Updated · WMTW Portland · Aug 25

Portland Police Seek Witnesses After Pickup Kills 57-Year-Old Woman on Forest Avenue

3 articles · Updated · WMTW Portland · Aug 25

Summary

  • A 57-year-old woman was found dead at the scene after a hit-and-run around 9:18 p.m. Monday near 1837 Forest Ave. in Portland.
  • Witnesses told police she was crossing the street when a dark-colored pickup truck struck her and fled, last seen heading inbound on Forest Avenue.
  • Portland police asked anyone who saw the crash, the suspect vehicle, or has surveillance, dashcam or doorbell video from the area to contact investigators at 207-874-8575.
  • The victim's name has not been released pending family notification; the death is Portland's second pedestrian fatality this year and sixth since 2025.

Insights

Could delayed safety upgrades on Forest Avenue be the real culprit behind this devastating hit-and-run?
Will doorbell cameras and dashcams be enough to bring justice to the victim of Portland's deadly crash?
What hidden clue will finally unmask the driver of the dark pickup before another tragedy strikes Portland?