A 77-year-old Beaverton man was struck and killed by a car in a Memorial Day wreck in SW Portland. post
It appears that both the bicyclist and vehicle were headed eastbound on Multnomah when the crash occurred, said Portland police Sgt. Greg Stewart. post
Responding officers learned that the bicyclist had suffered fatal injuries in the crash and activated the Major Crash Team. post
Portland police arrested the 61-year-old driver, Willard E. Tow, on accusations of driving under the influence of intoxicants, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree manslaughter and reckless driving. Tow was booked into the Multnomah County Jail.
Just talked to passenger in the car. Said he met driver today in Fred Meyer parking lot, paid him $5 to take him for a ride in the Corvette. twitter
Location of accident after sweeping curve with bad sight lines. I begin my daily commute on this road.