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Tigard Man Struck and Killed By Vehicle

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release December 3, 2003
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Jim Wolf, Public Information Officer Tigard Police Department Phone: 503-718-2561 Pager: 503-795-2391 Email: 27047@tigard-or.gov

Tigard Man Struck and Killed By Vehicle

Shortly before 10:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, Tigard Police received a call of a man struck by a vehicle on Pacific Highway near McKenzie Street. It appeared the 40 year old man was attempting to cross the roadway and was struck by a vehicle traveling in the northbound lanes. Information indicates that the man may have walked directly into the path of the vehicle. The man died at the scene.

Witness information provided to police indicates the motorist that struck the victim was unable to avoid the tragedy. A witness traveling near the vehicle that struck the man indicated that it appeared the vehicle was traveling within the posted speed limit. Other factors that may have contributed to the accident include the fact that the victim was wearing dark clothing and it was raining steadily at the time of the accident.

The name of the victim is pending notification of family. Police have not issued any citations.