Pedestrian killed by MAX train identified

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Police Bureau identified the pedestrian who was hit by a MAX train in Northwest Portland Friday night.

The 43-year-old man, Phillip Ellis Allen, was hit my a westbound MAX train just after 10:30 p.m. on East Burnside street and Northeast 160th Avenue. When police arrived, they found Allen dead at the scene.

Police have not released any more details. The major crash team responded to investigate.