06/05/2019 - Fatal_Traffic Crash aTigard Police Department
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I June 5, 2019
Contact:
Stefanie Kouremetis, Community Engagement Program Coordinator
Tigard Police Department
Phone: 503-718-2814
Email: Stefanie.kouremetis@tigard-or.gov
Bicyclist Fatality in Traffic Crash
On June 4, 2019 at 8:28pm,Tigard Police were dispatched to a fatal traffic crash involving an
automobile and bicyclist near the area of 13770 SW Pacific Hwy and arrived on-scene at 8:31.
Based on witness statements and the investigation, the driver of a white, convertible Mazda Miata
was traveling southbound on SW Pacific Hwy in the right travel lane. A bicyclist was also traveling
southbound on SW Pacific Highway in the bike lane and then entered the right lane. The Miata
struck the bicyclist, causing the individual to hit the pavement. By the time officers arrived, the
adult-male bicyclist was deceased.
The driver stayed at the scene and was fully cooperative with investigators. At this time,it has been
determined that alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
A Tigard Police Traffic Safety Officer,who is a member of a multi-agency Crash Analysis
Reconstruction Team,is leading the investigation to determine the causation of this crash,including
whether speed or other factors contributed to this incident.
The victim's name is being withheld while police work to contact next of kin.
If anyone witnessed this crash or the driving of the white Mazda Miata,please contact Officer Rod
Morse at 503-718-2753 or Rod.Morsegtigard-or.gov.
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