Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation on Forest Avenue in Portland

August 25, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Portland, Maine

Portland Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after a 57-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing Forest Avenue Monday night.

The vehicle fled the scene, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to contact investigators.

Key Points

• Incident: Monday, August 24, 2026, at approximately 9:18 p.m.

• Location: Area of 1837 Forest Avenue, Portland

• Victim: 57-year-old woman

• Vehicle sought: Dark-colored pickup truck

• Last seen: Traveling inbound on Forest Avenue

• Victim’s identity: Withheld pending notification of next of kin

• Investigation: Ongoing

• Police are seeking witnesses and video from the area

Woman Found Deceased at Scene

Portland Police responded to the area of 1837 Forest Avenue at approximately 9:18 p.m. following a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Officers located a 57-year-old woman who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to police, witnesses reported that the woman was crossing Forest Avenue when she was struck.

Vehicle Fled the Scene

Police said the vehicle involved left the scene following the crash.

Witnesses described the vehicle as a dark-colored pickup truck that was last seen traveling inbound on Forest Avenue.

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Police Seeking Information and Video

Members of the Portland Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded and conducted a detailed investigation at the scene.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the incident to contact investigators.

Authorities are particularly interested in surveillance, dashcam, doorbell or other video recorded in the area around the time of the crash. Anyone who may have seen the vehicle before or after the incident is also asked to contact police.

Anyone with information can contact Portland Police at 207-874-8575.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Credit: Portland Police Department