Beaverton pedestrian identified after hit-and-run near Oregon Zoo

Portland police have identified the pedestrian killed in an early Tuesday hit-and-run on Highway 26 near the Oregon Zoo as 45-year-old Julie A. Fortin of Beaverton.

According to KATU, officers were called at about 1:45 a.m. to the eastbound side of the highway near the Sylvan exit. Police found Fortin dead at the scene. They said the driver left after the crash.

On Thursday, police said they believe some people stopped at the scene but left before speaking with officers. Investigators asked those people to contact police and reference case number 26-218870.

Cases like this often turn on the earliest evidence, including witness names, photos, and the location of the vehicle or pedestrian after impact. In a fatal crash, those details can matter for both the criminal investigation and any civil claim that may follow. Families may also need copies of the police report and any related medical or coroner records once they become available.

For readers dealing with a pedestrian crash in Oregon, our Pedestrian Accident Injury (opens in a new tab) page explains the kinds of records that are often worth saving after a collision. In fatal cases, the Wrongful Death (opens in a new tab) page may also be useful for understanding the practical questions that usually follow a loss.

Police have not said whether they have identified the driver.