Police seeking information on anniversary of hit-and-run crash

Two years ago, Tatanisha McGowan was about to climb into her car, parked along NE 162nd Avenue near E Burnside Street, when she was struck by a passing vehicle. The other driver continued without stopping and McGowan was left with lasting injuries. A nearby surveillance camera captured the suspect's vehicle, a silver sedan which witnesses said had a "loud exhaust" as it fled the scene. Evidence at the scene indicated the vehicle would have suffered damage along the passenger side of the car.

On the second anniversary of the crash, the Gresham Police Department is releasing an image of the suspect vehicle. "We believe there may be additional witnesses who were not interviewed at the time of the crash," said Detective Adam Wright. "If you have information about the crash, no matter how minor, please come forward." For her part, McGowan says she has forgiven the person who struck her, but that they still need to be held accountable for their actions.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505 or to email [email protected].