UPDATE: On Wednesday evening, the Lane County Sheriff's Office announced that the pedestrian had been identified. Their name was not publicly released.
Original story:
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle around 3:00 a.m. Wednesday on Northwest Expressway in Eugene.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s office, the pedestrian was in the roadway near North Park Avenue when they were struck. He was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say the vehicle driver called first responders and stayed on scene.
The pedestrian has not yet been identified. He’s described as a white male adult with brown hair and eyes, and is balding with a full beard.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 option 1 and reference case 26-1831.