Two Pedestrians Struck in Crashes At Same Location, Hours Apart

Two crashes blocks apart on Southeast 82nd in Portland have sent pedestrians to the hospital - one in critical condition.

The first happened Saturday morning just after 10:00 a.m..

A pickup truck driven by 63-year-old Elvin Priest was heading southbound on Southeast 82nd when he pulled into the center refuge lane to make the left on to Franklin.

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Police say that he made the turn slowly and as he completed it, 76-year-old Ailen Chen stepped out into the street to cross Franklin.

She was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Priest stayed on scene and cooperated.

He showed no signs of impairment, according to Portland Police who added that distracted driving did not appear to be a factor.

Meanwhile, around Noon, as police were investigating the first incident, a second woman was struck by another car.

The woman suffered minor injuries.