UPDATE: PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION INTO FATAL PEDESTRIAN CRASH IN TROUTDALE, OREGON COMPLETE / VICTIM IDENTIFIED

TROUTDALE, OR (January 3, 2022) - The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) has completed a preliminary investigation into the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in Troutdale on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the pedestrian as 59-year-old James Chris Colasanti.

VCT investigators determined Colasanti crossed SW 257^th Avenue, from east to west, near SW 28^th Street around 5:30 p.m. As Colasanti crossed, he was nearly hit by one vehicle traveling in the northbound lanes.

Colasanti continued walking westbound, and moments later, was struck by a 2002 Dodge Durango, operated by a 39-year-old driver, traveling south on 257^th Avenue. Colasanti did not survive his injuries and was declared deceased on scene by medical personnel.

Further investigation found that Colasanti was not in a marked crosswalk and was wearing dark clothing at night. Investigators interviewed the involved driver and did not find signs of impairment. Speed is also not believed to be a factor.

Based on the preliminary results of the investigation, the driver has not been arrested or cited.

The investigation is ongoing, and no further comment will be made at this time.

Initial press release on Dec. 30, 2021

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Troutdale

On Thursday, December 30th, at 5:31 p.m., Multnomah County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck near the intersection of Southwest 257^th Ave. & Southwest 28^th St. in Troutdale. Medical personnel pronounced the pedestrian deceased on scene. Deputies contacted the driver, who remained at the location after the collision.

Because the crash resulted in a death, the Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) responded to perform a crash investigation. Southwest 257^th Avenue will be closed between Southwest 25^th Street and Southeast Stark Street for an extended period of time while the crash is being investigated.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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