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Heather Ann Ackles, 37, suffered traumatic injuries when she was hit by a car at Northeast 8th Avenue and Prescott Street in Portland on July 21, 2016.

(The Oregonian/OregonLive/file photo)

Police have publicly identified both parties involved in a Northeast Portland crash that hospitalized a pedestrian Thursday.

Heather Ann Ackles, 37, is still at a hospital, Portland police said in a news release. She suffered traumatic injuries police thought were life-threatening Thursday.

Herschel Faulkner, 73, hit Ackles. Faulkner cooperated with investigators.

Police said Thursday early information indicated Faulkner was going west on Prescott Street and hit Ackles while she was crossing the street, heading south at 8th Avenue.

Police didn't say whether they think speed or distracted or impaired driving were factors in the crash. They haven't cited Faulkner or made any arrests.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, police said, and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office will review the case once the investigation is finalized.

Police ask anyone who has information about the crash to contact Officer Phil Maynard at 503-823-2216 or phillip.maynard@portlandoregon.gov.

-- Jim Ryan

jryan@oregonian.com

503-221-8005; @Jimryan015