Crime & Safety

Woman Killed Near Clackamas Town Center

Vernita Adams was in town from Madras.

A woman from Madras was struck and killed Wednesday night as she crossed Highway 213 (Southeast 82nd) near Clackamas Town Center.

Vernita Adams was crossing the highway around 11:00 p.m. when she was struck by a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Tahoe, 52-year-old William Jones of Portland, was not injured. He stayed on the scene and cooperated with investigators.

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