I knew incidents like this would happen when they moved the shelter and services from downtown to way out of the way!
#Unhoused Man injured in #PortlandME hit-and-run
by Christopher Burns, December 29, 2025
"A man was injured in a Sunday evening hit-and-run crash in Portland.
"The 25-year-old was crossing #RiversideStreet in a marked crosswalk, near the #HomelessServiceCenter, where he was staying, about 6:48 p.m. when he was hit by a silver SUV, according to Brad Nadeau, a spokesperson for the Portland Police Department.
"The SUV’s driver stopped briefly before allegedly fleeing.
"Nadeau said Monday morning that the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center for treatment of injuries not considered life-threatening.
"The SUV is believed to be an older-model Honda CR-V.
"Anyone with information about the hit-and-run crash can call the Portland Police Department at 207-874-8575."
Source:
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/29/portland/portland-police-courts/portland-maine-riverside-street-hit-and-run-crash-investigation/
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/vljqE
#Maine #MaineNews #Homeless #HitAndRun