Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Southeast Portland

A pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Southeast Portland, marking the city's second traffic fatality of 2025; driver cooperating with investigation.

[meowyimeow]

Street lighting is so bad in Portland it’s hard to see people trying to cross the street, especially if you’re having to look towards the headlights of oncoming traffic. RIP.

[feet]

No information on what caused the accident, yet two comments blaming the victim in record time.

[cellistry]

Some pedestrians don't seem to care if a driver can't see them in the dark wearing all black with no reflectors or flashlights.