Construction flagger hurt in Gresham hit-run dies

East of PortlandUpdated: Sep. 01, 2026, 3:11 p.m.Published: Sep. 01, 2026, 3:09 p.m.FILE - Police are searching for the driver who hit a construction flagger in Gresham on Monday, Aug. 31, and fled.APBy Mary Mooney | The Oregonian/OregonLiveA construction flagger injured in a Gresham hit-and-run crash early Monday has died, officials said.Miguel Jimenez, 50, was working as a flagger at a construction zone on Northeast Hogan Drive when he was hit and seriously injured by a passing vehicle, a news release from Gresham police said. Officials said the driver of a white sedan hit Jimenez and did not stop to check on him or render aid.He was taken to a local hospital, where he died Monday night.7 drivers arrested, 1 car seized in wild weekend of illegal street racing in Portland, police say Man