Gresham Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Crash as 52-Year-Old Man

Gresham Police say that the man who was killed Wednesday night when he was struck and killed by a car was a 52-year-old Gresham man who may have been under the influence of alcohol.

The crash happened around 8:00 on Northeast Hogan Drive just north of Northeast 23rd Street.

Police say the man was crossing eastbound, well outside of the nearest crosswalk when he suddenly turned around and started walking back.

He was then struck by a 1999 GMC pickup truck driven by a 26-year-old man from Gresham. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated - and is - cooperating with the investigation, say police, adding that neither alcohol or speed appear to have contributed to the crash.

The driver is not currently facing charges.

Police say that the crash appears to have been a combination of factors including time of day, rainy weather, the fact the victim was wearing dark clothing, and the victim's decision to cross well outside of the crosswalk.

The Gresham Police say that people need to be conscious of their surroundings, wear bright or reflective clothing when walking at night, and use marked crosswalks whenever possible.

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