PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A pedestrian was killed when struck by a TriMet bus near the Gateway Transit Center Tuesday morning, Portland police confirmed to KOIN 6 News.
The collision happened near Northeast Pacific Street and Northeast 99th Avenue, east of the bus center’s entrance. Police said the involved bus driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officials.
Authorities said the man was already deceased when they arrived at the scene. The pedestrian will be publicly identified once his family is notified.
“We offer condolences to the loved ones of the person who died,” TriMet said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with everyone involved, including our operator and staff who responded. TriMet is working closely with our Transit Police Division as they conduct a full investigation.”
During the investigation, Northeast Pacific Street was shut down for approximately four hours.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.