Crime & Safety

Person Struck and Killed by Freight Train

Happened Saturday afternoon in Northeast Portland

A person was struck and killed by a freight train in Northeast Portland.

It happened around 2:40 Saturday afternoon.

The train stopped around 82nd Avenue and Halsey Street.

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The operator of the train, which was operated by Union Pacific, stopped and called for help.

Portland Police say that he cooperated with the investigation.

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The sex, age, and identity of the deceased will be determined by the Multnomah County Medical Examiner.

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