2 pedestrians hit, killed on Portland’s Division Street

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say two pedestrians have been struck and killed by motorists in separate incidents in Portland.

Portland police said in a news release the first crash happened at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday on SE Division Street near 156th Avenue. Police say despite efforts to save him, the pedestrian died at the scene.

Police say the second incident occurred just after 9 p.m. also on SE Division Street near 87th Avenue and that the pedestrian also died at the scene.

Police say the drivers of the vehicle in each case stayed at the scene and have been cooperating with investigators.

No further information was immediately available.