A 46-year-old Portland man lost his life in a bicycle accident while riding downhill in Washington Park, renewing focus on bike safety and potential legal implications under Oregon law.
Read MoreA bicyclist lost his life in Washington Park after a downhill crash involving a BMX-style bike and an attempt to navigate between large boulders. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Read MoreAs Portland students head back to school, the Portland Police Bureau is stepping up enforcement in school zones and reminding drivers about the life-saving importance of slowing down and staying alert.
Read MoreA bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Portland’s Morrison Bridge. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward as they search for the suspect vehicle.
Read MoreThe City of Portland launches a new partnership with NovoaGlobal to enhance its Speed and Intersection Safety Camera Program, aiming to reduce traffic-related deaths as part of Vision Zero.
Read MoreAn 85-year-old cyclist, Raymond L. Myers, died after being struck by a suspected intoxicated driver in Portland’s Centennial neighborhood. The driver, Hiep P. Tran, now faces charges including Negligent Homicide.
Read MoreOregon lawmakers introduce House Bill 2025, a $1 billion annual transportation reinvestment plan to improve road safety and reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries caused by deteriorating infrastructure.
Read MoreA new analysis reveals that Oregon, ranked as a bicycle-friendly state, is also one of the most dangerous for cyclists, with 73 fatal crashes from 2019 to 2023. Eugene leads in safety efforts, but serious concerns remain across the state.
Read MorePaul Rivas, the Portland man responsible for a deadly 2021 vehicle rampage that left one woman dead and multiple pedestrians and bicyclists injured, has been committed to the Oregon State Hospital for at least two years.
Read MoreThe family of Marganne Allen, a Salem woman killed during a DEA surveillance operation, has filed a $9.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Oregon, raising legal questions about government liability and traffic safety.
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