PORTLAND, OR – One pedestrian was killed and another was seriously injured when they were hit by a car in North Portland early this morning.

According to KOIN, the victims were hit shortly before 4:30 a.m. near North Going Street and North Interstate Avenue.

An unidentified female victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The male pedestrian was rushed to a local hospital with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police. It is unclear if that individual will face any charges at this time.

The intersection was shut down for several hours while investigators worked at the scene.

If you lost a loved one or suffered serious injuries due to a collision at the hands of an inattentive driver in the Portland area, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Contact the Portland pedestrian accident lawyers at Rizk Law today at 503.245.5677 to speak with a licensed attorney in-depth about your case.