Gresham police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run

GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) – Gresham police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who fatally a struck a pedestrian.

Police spokesman John Rasmussen says the crash happened Sunday night near a fast-food restaurant on Northeast Burnside Road.

The victim, 60-year-old Dennis Yamnitsky, was able to speak paramedics despite suffering from head injuries and a possible broken leg. He later died at a hospital.

The suspect vehicle is described as an import sedan – gold or champagne in color.