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Person dead after hit and run in Northwest Portland

Police closed Highway 30 between 29th and 35th Avenue for several hours following the incident.
Credit: KGW

PORTLAND, Ore. — A person was killed in a hit and run crash early Wednesday morning in Northwest Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).

On Oct. 20 around 3:28 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person down in the street in the area of Northwest Yeon Avenue, or Highway 30. Officers found a deceased person who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. PPB said no vehicle or driver was at the scene. 

On Oct. 22, police identified the person who died as Ruby Lee Allen, a 66-year-old woman from Portland. Officers haven't released information about a suspect. 

Highway 30 was closed in both directions between 29th and 35th Avenue for several hours following the incident.

The Portland Police Major Crash Team is investigating.

This is a developing story that will be updated.

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