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July 23, 2026: Police say a driver hit a pedestrian crossing Northeast Highway 99 in Vancouver around 10 p.m. Wednesday and left the scene. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
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Published July 29, 2026
Vancouver police are searching for a driver after a pedestrian was hit on Northeast Highway 99 on Wednesday night and the driver left the scene, according to police.
The crash happened in the 5700 block of Northeast Highway 99 at about 10 p.m., police said. The pedestrian was crossing where there was no crosswalk. The person was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Hit-and-run cases can create immediate problems for injured pedestrians because the driver may not be identified right away, which can complicate insurance questions and evidence gathering. Medical records, witness accounts, and nearby camera footage can matter early in a case.
For people hurt while walking, a Pedestrian Accident Injury page may help explain common next steps after a crash like this. In a case involving a missing driver, families may also have questions about Wrongful Death if a crash later turns fatal, although no death was reported here.
Police did not release information about the driver or say whether investigators had identified the vehicle. The incident remained under investigation as of Thursday.
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July 18, 2026: A man died Friday night on Angel’s Rest Trail after a reported medical emergency about two miles from the trailhead, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Other hikers started first aid and CPR before rescuers reached the scene.
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July 28, 2026: Portland police say a pedestrian was killed early Tuesday on eastbound Sunset Highway near Sylvan after a driver left the scene. The highway stayed closed while the Major Crash Team investigated.
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July 28, 2026: A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday in a hit-and-run crash on eastbound Highway 26 near the Sylvan exit, according to Portland police. The driver left before officers arrived, and police are asking for tips as the investigation continues.
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