Elderly Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Gresham Collision
An elderly man sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Gresham, Oregon, near NE Burnside Road and NE Kelly Avenue on Wednesday night.
Portland, OR, August 26, 2026 — An incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle occurred Wednesday night in Gresham, Oregon, resulting in serious injuries to an elderly man. The collision took place near the intersection of NE Burnside Road and NE Kelly Avenue. Authorities have not released the name of the injured pedestrian or the driver involved in the incident.
The elderly man was reportedly crossing the street when he was struck by a car. Emergency medical services responded to the scene following the incident. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries sustained during the collision. The severity of his current condition has not been disclosed.
Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been fully detailed by law enforcement. Information regarding the driver of the vehicle, including their identity and any potential charges or citations, has also not been provided at this time. The Gresham Police Department is handling the ongoing investigation into the collision.
The area where the incident occurred, NE Burnside Road and NE Kelly Avenue, is a known thoroughfare in Gresham. Further details, including the exact time of the incident and specific factors contributing to the collision, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. Authorities are reviewing the incident to determine fault and to understand the sequence of events that led to the pedestrian being struck.
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