TriMet bus kills man who had been walking bike in bike lane (UPDATED)
The man had reportedly been banging on the back of the bus before his death.
fatal collisions
Friends remember Kirke Johnson, identified as man killed in Cedar Mill collision
The man killed in Cedar Hills today was Kirke Johnson, a well-known PCC employee and recumbent rider.
Collision involving FedEx truck kills man riding on Cornell Road in Cedar Mill
A right-hook claims the life of a man who was bicycling on NW Cornell Road.
Careless Driving citation issued in collision that killed Kerry Kunsman
Kerry Kunsman (1947-2014).(Photo from his blog) The Oregon State Police announced today that the man who drove his truck into Kerry Kunsman on September 19th as he rode his bike on Highway 131, has been issued two citations. Frank Bohannon, 74, has been cited for Careless Driving (ORS 811.135(3)) and Driving While Suspended. Prior to … Read more
San Diego Bike Coalition board member in critical condition after rear-end collision
Another serious injury rear-end collision on a rural Oregon highway. This time it was a veteran bicycling educator from San Diego, California.
Ryan Egge, injured in March bike-car crash in Cully, has died
A man who had been riding a bike in Northeast Portland was injured in a March 28 collision and later died of his injuries.
Careless driving to blame for death of woman in SE Division crosswalk
The bus operator was in this lane prior to collision. The Portland Police Bureau have given the driver of a school bus two citations for her role in a collision that killed a 43-year-old woman who was walking across a southeast Portland street. Renee Bates was walking on SE Division with her husband Shawn Bates … Read more
East Portland fatality puts heat on City’s paving priority – UPDATED
Streetview of where a girl was struck and killed last night by someone driving a car as she tried to cross the street. Mayor Hales and his interim PBOT Director Toby Widmer are on the hot seat this morning for their decision to make paving a higher priority than safety. The City’s budget plan to … Read more
Friends remember Steve Gitchell
Steve Gitchell, 1949-2013.(Photo: Ira Ryan Cycles/Flickr) Steve Gitchell, a man well-known locally for his friendly demeanor and love of riding bikes, passed away on January 15th. According to the Oregon Herald, he was found in his home in Newberg by a neighbor and his death is believed to have been from natural causes. I didn’t … Read more
Police release details of fatal collision at SE Mill/148th
A man died while bicycling on Sunday night; but the police have been so busy with five other major crashes (including several fatalities), they have only now been able to share more details with us. According to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), at just after 9:00 pm, 48-year-old James Querirolo was riding northbound on the … Read more
Police investigating fatal collision at SE 148th and Mill – Updated
View Larger Map The Portland Police Bureau just reported a fatal collision involving a man riding a bicycle and someone driving a car. The collision occurred at SE 148th and Mill in the Centennial Neighborhood around 9:00 pm tonight (9/30). The intersection is slated for a traffic signal as per plans by the Portland Bureau … Read more
Man dies from collision on Highway 18 during Reach the Beach ride
Oregon State Police survey the scene. Dayley’s bike can be seen in the upper right. 65-year old Camas, Washington resident Steven Dayley was bicycling along the same route as the Reach the Beach ride on Saturday when he was struck from behind by a man driving a pickup. Dayley died from his injuries later that … Read more