By Associated Press - Monday, January 29, 2018

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.

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