Hit and run driver kills bicyclist at Northeast 122nd Avenue at Fremont Street
An e-mail from the Portland Police Bureau about a bicyclist’s death on Northeast 122nd Avenue this morning follows. When it happens close to home, literally, it reminds me of how fishing line thin the line between life and death, happiness and sadness, tragedy and peace is. I will post the victim’s name when released.
“BICYCLIST KILLED BY HIT AND RUN DRIVER
Posted: August 27th, 2009 4:03 AM
“Tonight at approximately 2:15 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the area of Northeast 122nd and Fremont Street on a report of a hit and run incident involving a car and a bicyclist. When officers arrived, they found a 52-year-old deceased male bicyclist and determined the vehicle involved had left the scene.
“The Major Crash Team responded to investigate and believe this was a hit and run incident. It appears that the bicyclist was riding Northbound on 122nd when he was struck and killed. No vehicle description is being released at this time. The name of the deceased is being withheld until family members can be notified.
“This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call Portland Police.
“Contact Info: PIO Contact Name: Detective Mary Wheat
Email Address: mwheat@portlandpolice.org
Phone Number: 503-823-0010
Pager Number: 503-790-1779″
