NE Lombard and 15th,
(Photos: Portland Police)
A man was struck by a large motor vehicle while he rode his bike on Lombard Street in Northeast Portland yesterday. The crash left him with very serious injuries and the person operating the motor vehicle fled the scene. Portland Police later apprehended the suspect.
(Photos: Portland Police)
According to police, yesterday morning at about 10:00 am, 25-year old Emanuel Curran was riding his bike to work (at the Oregon Humane Society) on NE Lombard Street near 15th when he was struck by a large SUV. The police say, “For unknown reasons, Mr. Curran rode into the eastbound lane of traffic where he was struck by a large SUV that was traveling eastbound on NE Lombard.” Lombard is a state highway (30) in this section and consists of four standard vehicle lanes and a 5-foot wide bike lane in both directions. It’s unclear which direction Curran was traveling (*Update below).
The driver of the SUV was an unlicensed, 17-year old female who stopped momentarily, then fled the scene.
Mr. Curran suffered multiple fractures and facial injuries and was assisted by witnesses before being transported to Emanuel Hospital with serious, but non life-threatening injuries. Witnesses also gave responding officers information about the crash and the suspect vehicle.
The Portland Police located the suspect and took her into custody. She has been charged with Felony Hit and Run (ORS 811.705) and was cited for Driving Without a License (ORS 807.010).
UPDATE, 1:21: Here’s more about the collision from the PPB:
The bicyclist was so dazed by the collision, he couldn’t tell the officer where he was prior to the crash. Since he was riding to work [on N. Columbia Blvd], we think he was attempting to cross Lombard, from south to north, which would explain why he ended up in the path of the SUV. That’s why the driver of the SUV wasn’t charged with other crimes other than the hit and run.