PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being hit by a car in Northeast Portland, authorities said.

Just before 4:45 a.m. Portland police said they responded to a crash on Northeast Columbia Boulevard, where they found a dead pedestrian.

The driver of the involved car stayed at the scene, and officials said they are cooperating with the investigation.

Due to the crash, Northeast Columbia Boulevard is closed between Northeast MLK Jr. Boulevard and Northeast 11th Avenue while the Major Crash Team investigates.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Portland police.

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