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.
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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
Woman dies after collision with 18-wheeler on SW Madison
Emergency crews at work.(Photo: JoniPhoto.com) The Portland Police Bureau have just released information about a very serious collision that happened downtown less than one hour ago. It occurred at the intersection of SW 3rd and Madison at around 8:30 pm tonight. Police say it appears that the woman — now identified as 28-year-old Kathryn Leah … Read more
Memorial service planned for WOU prof Hank Bersani
A Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Hank Bersani — the man who was struck and killed while bicycling on Highway 99W in Monmouth on March 31st — will be held tomorrow. Please see full details in the statement below: MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University (WOU) will hold a Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Hank … Read more
Collision on 99W outside Monmouth claims life of WOU professor – UPDATED
Hank Bersani was 61 years old.(Photo: Western Oregon University) Monmouth resident and Western Oregon University professor, Hank Bersani, died Saturday morning when he was struck from behind while bicycling on Highway 99W. According to the Oregon State Police, Bersani, 61, was riding northbound and was hit by 68-year-old Marvin Ford who was operating his Dodge … Read more
ODOT employee dies after being hit while riding on rural Salem road
Streetview near location of collision. 57-year old Dave Apperson, an employee at ODOT since 2006, was struck and killed by someone driving a car while he pedaled his recumbent on a rural road near Salem Friday morning. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s office the collision took place around 10:30 am on Hopewell Rode near … Read more
Public memorial service planned for Dustin Finney
Ghost bike for Dustin Finney on SE Division.(Photo: Kristi Finney) On August 12th, 28-year old Dustin Finney was riding his bike in the bike lane on SE Division Ave just past 85th when he was hit from behind by a teenager who was later arrested for reckless and drunk driving. The impact killed Finney instantly. … Read more