Reader shares story of ‘bandits hunting cyclists’ on Williams Ave
A harrowing attack left the rider fearing for their life.
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Video shows another intentional vehicular assault on a bicycle rider
Someone used their pickup truck as a weapon to assault a bike rider in Portland on Friday. The altercation followed an interaction between the two road users and might have been fueled by road rage. It’s still unclear what – if anything – might have provoked the assault. Footage shared on Reddit less than an … Read more
Man arrested after stabbing someone walking on I-205 path
An 18-year old man was treated by police then rushed to the hospital last week after being stabbed while walking on the I-205 multi-use path south of Portland. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Tommy Smith was walking on the path where it goes under Highway 224 (about 3.7 miles south of the Springwater … Read more
Reader: I was harassed by a truck driver and police won’t take it seriously
The message below came to us from a reader via Facebook. I’m sharing it here with permission from the victim. Today, Feb 8, 2020, my spouse and I were returning from a ride along the esplanade. I’m a bit slow because I’m recovering from a full hysterectomy and appendectomy. My husband was waiting for me … Read more
Man arrested after admitting to Springwater Corridor assault and bike theft
Back in July, Jay Hamlin was the victim of a scary assault and robbery while bicycling on the Springwater Corridor in southeast Portland. Today the Multnomah County District Attorney announced they arrested a suspect in connection with the case and have charged him with felony robbery, assault and theft.
‘He intended to knock me down’: Man searches for witnesses after bike path attack
Another assault of an innocent bicycle rider.
Parks Commissioner Fish says Springwater will get more bike patrols following assault
“Everyone who uses the trail should feel safe.”
Man assaulted and robbed while biking on Springwater Corridor
Another scary incident on the Springwater.
Car passenger attempts knife attack on man biking in rural Washington County
Video shows license plate; but car is unregistered.