PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman was hit and killed by a car, which then fled the scene, early Tuesday morning near Multnomah Village.

Portland police said the pedestrian was hit at Southwest Carson Street and 45th Avenue right before 7 a.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

They later identified her as 85 year-old Ortrud F. Vatheuer.

The vehicle believed to be involved was described as an older red or burgundy van. It was last seen driving northbound on 45th Avenue.

As authorities investigated the crash, 45th Avenue from Garden Home to Carson Street was closed for several hours.