At 9:26 p.m., a crash was reported between a 1990s Ford Ranger and a bicyclist. The pickup had been going northbound on Hwy. 99, approaching Roosevelt when it struck the male bicyclist who had started to cross on the south side in the crosswalk. The bicyclist sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. EPD’s Major Collision Investigations Unit responded and is still investigating this incident.
We will release the names of the involved at a later time, after contacting the man’s family.
If anyone has relevant information in this case they are asked to contact 541.682.5111.
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NEWS RELEASE
June 15, 2018
Hwy 99n & Roosevelt
The Eugene Police Department is out investigating a traffic crash near the intersection of HWY 99N and Roosevelt Blvd. The northbound lanes of HWY 99N will be closed at Roosevelt Blvd until further notice. The southbound lanes are not affected. Please use alternative routes.
This message is distributed as a public service by the Central Lane 9-1-1 Communications Center that serves as the 9-1-1 call intake point throughout the greater central Lane County area.