City of Portland, OR
07/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2026 16:22
UPDATE: Individual Killed in Hit and Run on Highway 26 Identified
Label: Press release
The Portland Police Bureau is identifying the individual killed in a hit and run on Highway 26.
Published
July 28, 2026 2:55 am
Updated
July 30, 2026 2:55 pm
The individual killed in a hit and run on Highway 26 on July 28, 2026, has been identified as Julie A. Fortin, 45, of Beaverton.
Investigators believe there were people who stopped at the crash scene but left before speaking with detectives. If you were one of those individuals, please contact the Portland Police Bureau. The case number is 26-218870.
Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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***Original Message Below***
One Deceased Following Hit and Run on Highway 26
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 1:43 a.m., Central Precinct officers were dispatched to a pedestrian involved crash on Highway 26 near the Oregon Zoo. When officers arrived, they found a pedestrian deceased and the involved driver had left the scene.
The Major Crash Team is responding to assume the investigation. Information about the vehicle involved is not being released at this time.
Eastbound Highway 26 is closed at the Sylvan exit to all traffic. It will likely remain closed for several hours during the investigation.
If anyone has information about this crash and has not already talked to police, please e-mail [email protected] and reference case number 26-218870.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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