At approximately 9:18 pn on Monday, August 24, 2026, Porltand Police responded to the area of 1837 Forest Aveue for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

A 57 year old woman was found deceased at the scene.  Witnesses reported that the woman was crossing Forest Avenue when she was struck.  The vehicle involved fled the scene.  Witnesses described it as a dark colored pickup truck, which was last seen traveling inbound on Forest Avenue.

The victim’s identity is being withheld pendig notification of next of kin.

Members of the Portand Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction team responded to the scene and conducted a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.  Tthe investigation remains ongoing and no additional information is currently available.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash, has information about the incident, or may have surveillance, dashcam, doobell or other video from the area at the time of the crash to contact investigators.

Anyone who may have seen the suspect vehicle befoe or after the crash, or who may have information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call 207 – 874-8575.