01/18-2017 - Pedestrain Struck While Crossing Pacific Highway in Tigard Tigard Police Department
Media Release
• ' 13125 SW Hall Boulevard I Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov/police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I January 18, 2017
Contact:
Jim Wolf, Public Information Officer
Tigard Police Department
Phone: 503-718-2561
Email: jim@tigard-or.gov
Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Pacific Highway in Tigard
On January 17, 2016 at approximately 6:00 p.m., a 43 year-old Portland man was struck by a vehicle
while attempting to cross Pacific Highway at Canterbury Lane in Tigard. The victim was reportedly
in the crosswalk when hit by a northbound Dodge pickup truck. The victim was transported by
ambulance to OHSU with serious injuries. His current condition is not known.
The driver involved, 74 year-old John Robert Hanlon of Tigard, remained at the scene and cooperated
with police. While investigating, Tigard Police did not detect any signs of impairment with the
driver. Witnesses told police that the pickup driven by Hanlon did not stop for a red light and struck
the pedestrian in the roadway. Hanlon was issued a citation for Careless Driving, Fail to Obey a
Traffic Control Device and Failure to Stop and Remain Stopped for a Pedestrian. Other charges
may be forthcoming.
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