Bicyclist critically injured in crash with car in SE Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A bicyclist was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Friday night in southeast Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

PPB said just after 11:15 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a crash at Southeast Division Street and Southeast 92nd Avenue. When they arrived, they found a bicycle and car that crashed. The 47-year-old woman riding the bicycle was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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The driver was not injured. He stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The major crash team responded to investigate. Investigators learned the driver was eastbound on SE Division St. and the bicyclist was southbound on SE 92nd Ave. It appears the bicyclist may have disregarded traffic signals at the intersection. Low visibility because of weather also may have been a factor.

The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information, you’re asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov , attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 22-289329.