At 12:27 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, Portland Police responded to reports of a hit-and-run near N. Willamette Blvd. and N. Westanna Avenue.
According to Portland Police Public Information Manager Mike Brenner, a vehicle swerved into the bike lane, striking a cyclist before fleeing the scene.
Paramedics treated the cyclist, a man estimated to be in his mid-50s, at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital. His injuries are reported as non-life threatening.
Authorities confirmed that the cyclist is not believed to be a University of Portland student. Portland Police policy prohibits releasing the names of victims.
Officers are still investigating the incident, and those with information are urged to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov.
Camille Kuroiwa-Lewis is the Living Editor for The Beacon. She can be reached at kuroiwal26@up.edu.
