Portland Police Bureau
11/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2024 14:42
UPDATE: Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run in Custody (Photo)
November 13, 2024 12:25
The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run in September is in custody.
On the evening of Tuesday, November 12, 2024, following an indictment by a Multnomah County Grand Jury, Richard A. Epton, 61, of Portland, turned himself in to authorities. Epton was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on the following charges: Manslaughter in the First Degree, Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver, DUII, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
Anyone with information about this incident, who has not yet spoken with investigators, is asked to contact [email protected], attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 24-238520.
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***Original Messages Below***
The vehicle and driver believed to be involved in the fatal hit-and-run crash in the Madison South Neighborhood have been located. The Portland Police Bureau is no longer seeking information on the whereabouts of either. PPB would like to thank the community for assistance with this case.
Anyone with information about this incident, who has not yet spoken with investigators, is asked to contact [email protected], attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 24-238520.
Additional information will be provided when appropriate.
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***Original Messages Below***
The Portland Police Bureau is releasing a photo of the vehicle investigators believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in the Madison South Neighborhood. The vehicle is described as a 1992-1997 Ford F250 with a SuperCab and diesel engine, teal and white in color.
Anyone with information about this vehicle is asked to contact [email protected], attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 24-238520.
Photo description: Vehicle involved in hit-and-run
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***Original Message Below***
A pedestrian is deceased following a crash in the Madison South Neighborhood.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a woman lying in the road near Northeast 85th Avenue and Northeast Fremont Street. When they arrived, officers found an adult female deceased from injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle that was no longer in the area.
The Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate this hit-and-run crash. During the investigation, Northeast Fremont Street will be shut down between Northeast Fremont Drive and Northeast 87th Avenue.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact [email protected], attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 24-238520.
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