Bicyclist Austin Joe Hrynko, 17, killed, and driver Franklin Drobny, 55, arrested after collision at Southeast Center Street and 142nd Avenue in Portland, Oregon
Modified Date:
Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:50pmAccident Date:
Saturday, March 19, 2016Bicyclist struck and killed in SE Portland
Police have determined that the crash involved a Dodge Dakota pickup, which struck a male cyclist in his 20's.
Dodge Dakota kills bicyclist, 17, in SE Portland
The driver of the Dakota, Franklin Drobny, was initially detained and questioned by police. The 55-year-old was later arrested and charged with reckless driving, DUII and 2nd-degree manslaughter.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Austin Joe Hrynko
Franklin Drobny
City:
Portland, ORCounty:
Multnomah County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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