PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Police Bureau has released the name of the woman whose life was tragically cut short in a late-night collision in Northwest Portland, a loss that has reignited urgent conversations about street safety in the city. She was Patsy Leigh Miller, a 60-year-old Portland resident.
The fatal incident unfolded just before midnight on Sunday, August 3rd, at the intersection of Northwest Yeon Avenue and Northwest 44th Avenue. According to authorities, first responders arrived at the scene at approximately 11:20 p.m. to find Miller critically injured after being struck by a vehicle. She was rushed to a local hospital, but the extent of her injuries was too severe, and she was pronounced dead shortly after receiving emergency medical attention.
In the immediate aftermath, the driver involved remained at the location, cooperating fully with law enforcement officials. As the investigation is still in its active phases, the police have not released the driver’s identity. To date, no arrests have been made or citations issued, as detectives work meticulously to piece together the exact circumstances that led to the crash. A critical part of the ongoing investigation will be to determine if contributing factors—including speed, driver impairment, or distraction—were involved.
The death of Patsy Leigh Miller is not an isolated statistic. It strikes a painful chord in a community that has grown increasingly concerned over the safety of its pedestrians and vulnerable road users. Yeon Avenue, a heavily traveled corridor, has been a specific focus of safety advocacy, with community groups and residents calling for enhanced, immediate measures to prevent such tragedies.
As the official investigation continues, with traffic division experts reconstructing the crash and analyzing evidence, a community is left to mourn. The ripple effects of this single moment are vast, touching family, friends, and neighbors who are now left to grapple with an unbearable loss. While the legal process continues, the human one has already begun, with an outpouring of condolences for Miller’s family and a renewed, somber determination to make Portland’s streets safe for everyone.