Portlanders killed while biking in Napa, California
The couple loved to ride bikes and travel.
The couple loved to ride bikes and travel.
One year later, the impact of Pliner’s death continues to linger in the minds of many — especially Owl Brooke, who returned to the corner last week to post a poem.
Jason Ruhmshottel was born and raised in Portland. He was killed by a driver while in a crosswalk.
Hendrickson leaves behind a family that includes two young children. The driver failed to yield before turning.
It’s the second time in less than a year that a person was killed by a driver while waiting at a bus stop.
“May we all carry his memory forward in our own lives, contributions, and good thoughts and deeds.”
“Why would they say that?”
Police say the rider fell over prior to being hit.
It would only take 0.3 more miles of bike lane to make a connection to an existing neighborhood greenway.
Before heading over to the scene for a closer look, I wanted to share a few updates on the tragic death that happened on SE 26th and Powell yesterday. First, the victim was 50-year-old Sarah Pliner, a well-known local chef and former restaurant owner. Pliner was behind Aviary, a French-inspired spot on Northeast Alberta. Before … Read more
Someone has been killed by a truck driver while trying to cross the street near Cleveland High School. The Portland Police have confirmed that it was a bicycle rider. The collision happened at SE 26th and Powell Boulevard (Highway 26). According to PPB, the victim, “appeared to be a female in her mid to late … Read more
Early this past Saturday morning at 2:02 am, 25-year-old Timothy James Zehner was hit and killed by a car user while riding his bike in Fairview, about three miles east of the Portland border. Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office says it happened near the intersection of NE Halsey and Fairview Avenue. Here’s more from their official … Read more