Looking east on SE Powell at 145th. Note the ODOT construction of safer bike lanes on the right (image is from May).

A man has been arrested and charged with drunk driving and assault for his role in the death of a bicycle rider.

In a statement released a few minutes ago, Portland Police say they responded to a collision at SE 145th and Powell Boulevard on Sunday (7/13) around 7:00 pm. When they arrived, 85-year-old Portland resident Raymond Myers was seriously injured, but was expected to survive.

The driver, 54-year-old Hiep P. Tran of Portland, was visibly intoxicated at the scene and was ultimately arrested. He has been charged with Assault in the Third Degree and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. On Monday morning, PPB were notified that the victim had died. That triggered an additional Negligent Homicide charge for the driver.

This section of Powell Blvd (Higway 26) is just a few blocks from Powell Butte Nature Park. It has one standard travel lane in each direction and painted, unprotected bike lanes. The speed limit is 30 mph.