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On 09-10-19, around 6:45 a.m., Milwaukie Police responded to SE Hwy 224 / SE Oak St regarding a vehicle vs bicyclist crash.
Police arrived on-scene and contacted the bicyclist, 61-year-old Richard Dresel, and the driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Hoang Tran.
Mr. Tran was traveling west on SE HWY 224, and was attempting to turn onto SE Oak Street. Mr. Dresel was riding his bicycle across HWY 224, in the crosswalk, and had the right of way. Mr. Tran did not see Mr. Dresel on his bike and a minor collision occurred.
Mr. Dresel suffered non-life-threatening minor injuries and after being checked by medics, left the scene on his own. No citations were issued at this time.
Milwaukie Police would like to remind all drivers and bicyclist to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Use caution when entering a crosswalk/intersection and be prepared to stop/yield to right of way traffic.