UPDATE: Bicyclist Dies Following March 12 Crash

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March 25, 2024 11:31

The Portland Police Bureau regrets to announce the bicyclist injured in the March 12th crash near Southwest Alder Street and Southwest Third Avenue has died.

On Monday March 18, 2024, the bicyclist, identified as Jonathan V. Henderson, 40, of Portland, died at a local hospital from injuries sustained in the crash.

The preliminary investigation reveals that the cyclist entered the intersection against a red light and was struck by a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that had a green light. The driver has been cooperative. No arrests have been made or citations issued.

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***Original Message Below***

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:31 p.m., officers from the Central Precinct responded to a crash near the intersection of Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Alder Street. Officers arrived to find a crash between a bicyclist and a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The bicyclist was transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team responded to the scene to investigate. During the investigation the streets in the area were closed but are now open.

If anyone has information about the incident, please contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov, attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 24-61345.

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