On Wednesday morning in Southeast Portland, 75-year-old Hong Huynh was struck and killed by a vehicle.
The Portland Police Bureau determined the identification of the deceased pedestrian, and his family was told of his sad death.
The driver, April M. Oneal, 38, of Scappoose, has been charged with careless driving in connection with the deadly collision.
The facts surrounding the crash are unclear, but the aftermath has left a family in despair and the community wondering what caused such a loss.
The inquiry is still ongoing, thus no further information has been disclosed.
This tragic incident adds to a long list of pedestrian fatalities in Portland, underscoring a continuing worry about traffic safety in urban settings.
Following such incidents, local authorities frequently reevaluate safety practices and community education campaigns.
The Portland Police Bureau has announced that no other information will be released at this time.