92-year-old woman hit and killed on Beaverton road

Published: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:28 PM PST
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BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - Beaverton Police said a pedestrian was hit and killed on Southwest Allen Boulevard between Southwest Murray Boulevard and Southwest 141st Avenue Friday evening.

The Beaverton Police Department said at 5:30 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a crash involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian. BPD said there happened to be a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy vehicle driving behind the car that hit the victim. The pedestrian has been identified as a 92-year-old Beaverton woman. The deputy performed CPR on her, but she didn’t survive.

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People who walk on SW Allen Boulevard said they couldn’t believe this happened.

“It’s very shocking and surprising because this area is usually very safe pedestrian-wise,” Ella Jensen said.

Officers said the driver of the pickup is a Beaverton woman in her 20s. She is cooperating with the investigation.

The Washington County Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Team is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call (503) 629-0111.

Another person in the area is thankful first responders were nearby despite the tragic outcome.

“I think it’s very heroic,” Alex Jensen said.