by University Communications
May 25th 2018
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We are saddened to inform you about a serious incident on campus this morning.
A vehicle struck pedestrians walking on the sidewalk near SW 6th Ave. and SW Montgomery St. on the PSU campus. Three pedestrians who were injured are hospitalized. The names of the victims have not been released. Portland Police are leading the investigating and CPSO is coordinating with them closely. PSU's campus remains open, except for areas closed by police for the investigation.
The Office of the Dean of Student Life and Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) and Human Resources would like to offer support for students, faculty and staff who may have been impacted by this incident.
- SHAC has a team of mental health professionals available to provide confidential services to any student, faculty, or staff seeking support related to this incident. Services can be accessed by calling 503-725-2800 or by visiting SHAC during regular business hours. More information is available at www.pdx.edu/shac/. During evenings and weekends, people can call the Multnomah County Mental Health Call Center, 503-988-4888.
- For employees, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers crisis counseling and up to three counseling sessions face-to-face, over the phone or online. This resource is for PSU benefit-eligible employees. For more information on available services, they can also be reached by calling 503-639-3009.
- The PSU C.A.R.E.Team/Dean of Student Life Office helps coordinate support services for students in distress and those needing assistance in navigating university resources. If you know someone who is in distress or needing this kind of support, please contact the office at 503-725-4422.
- Our campus resource centers are available for students and staff to gather to process their thoughts and feelings with others in our campus community. A list of all the campus resource centers is available here: www.pdx.edu/campus-life.
The Portland Police Bureau is investigating the incident. If you have information to report about this incident call 503-823-3333 or email crimetips@portlandoregon.gov.
Our hearts go out to the victims and their families.
Situations like these are difficult and this is a time for the PSU community to come together and support each other.
Kevin Reynolds
Vice President of Finance and Administration
Portland State University