Brett was killed on October 22, 2007.
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Posted on October 24th, 2008 at 10:47 am.
This is a draft design concept created by Matt Cardinal for a permanent memorial to honor Brett Jarolimek at N. Interstate and Greeley Ave. The image is taken from a photograph by Bob Libby of Creative Dog Photography.
Posted on June 5th, 2008 at 12:43 pm.
(Photo © J. Maus)
The Oregonian is reporting that the family of Brett Jarolimek has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against the driver of the garbage truck in the fatal collision back in October.
According to reporter Joseph Rose, the family is, "claiming 40-year-old Bryan Lowes of Oregon City was negligent and should have never been behind [...]
Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 2:51 pm.
Daniel McGinnis, BTA Board member and president of Bike Gallery.(Photos © J. Maus)
At the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund benefit last night, Bike Gallery President Daniel McGinnis implored the hundreds of people who showed up to "roll up your sleeves", and reminded us that our recent Platinum accolade is, "a platform and nothing else."
McGinnis issued an [...]
Posted on February 15th, 2008 at 10:42 am.
The bike is back, with a letter from the thief.(Photo © J. Maus)
Yesterday's case of the mysterious disappearance of Brett Jarolimek's ghost bike at N. Interstate and Greeley has come to an unexpected close.
Just a few hours after my story, I got an email and a phone call from local TV news crews who had [...]
Posted on February 14th, 2008 at 3:27 pm.
*Read this story for the update.*
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Only flowers and mementos remain.(Photo © J. Maus)
The ghost bike for Brett Jarolimek has gone missing, and the disappearance is most likely the work of pranksters or thieves who want to sell it for scrap.
The memorial, which was chained to a traffic pole on N. Interstate Ave. just north of [...]
Posted on February 9th, 2008 at 8:38 pm.
Amid the dizzying array of bike bling and pure craftsmanship here at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, sometimes it's the little things you remember at the end of the day.
Here are a few snapshots I've been collecting in my head...
Posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm.
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has made its decision on whether or not to issue traffic citations in the October fatalities of Tracey Sparling and Brett Jarolimek.
Rinker Cement Company truck driver Timothy Wiles has been issued a citation for violation of ORS 811.050, "Failure to yield to rider on bicycle lane," in the October 11th [...]
Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 11:40 am.
Deputy DA Chuck Sparks speaking with a reporter at the Courthouse this morning.(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
This morning, Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Chuck Sparks (in photo) released his report on the case of Brett Jarolimek, who died on October 22 after colliding with a garbage truck on Interstate and Greeley.
After an in-depth investigation [...]
Posted on December 10th, 2007 at 12:39 pm.
An image of Brett Jarolimek may soon replace the silhouette on the left and become part of the official logo for the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association.
Posted on December 7th, 2007 at 3:19 pm.
"We want to take a leadership role with this, and we hope that other bureaus and divisions in the city take note."--Jeff Guard, risk specialist with the Portland Water Bureau
As part of a proactive effort to increase bike safety around their Interstate facility, The City of Portland's Water Bureau will issue a mandate to employees [...]
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