Two pedestrians injured in Portland crash, including toddler

Two pedestrians were seriously injured in a traffic crash in Portland on Wednesday morning. The accident involved a woman and an 18-month-old child. It occurred around 6:50 a.m. on Southeast Division Street at 164th Avenue. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the police. However, authorities have not yet released the driver's identity. The injured woman and child were taken to a hospital, but no information on their current condition has been provided. This year, at least five people have died in traffic accidents in Portland. Division Street is noted as one of the most dangerous roads in the city. Between 2017 and 2021, there were nine fatalities on this street. Although traffic deaths dropped in 2023, they were still 40% higher than before the pandemic.