A man died Friday after being hit in downtown Portland by a vehicle that apparently fled the scene.

The crash was reported a little after 7 p.m. near Southwest 1st Avenue and Clay Street. Portland police officers on the scene said the vehicle believed to be involved wasn't immediately found.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders found him down in the crosswalk at the intersection.

An investigation is ongoing. A description of the suspected vehicle involved in the crash hasn't yet been released by police. Police have temporarily closed Southwest 1st Avenue between Columbia Street and Market Street as well as Southwest Clay Street between Naito Parkway and 2nd Avenue due to the investigation.

-- Everton Bailey Jr.

ebailey@oregonian.com

503-221-8343; @EvertonBailey