MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a crash that killed a 68-year-old bicyclist. 

This investigation began at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, when emergency dispatchers with the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) received information about a person down near 9920 South Riverside Drive. 

Portland Fire & Rescue, American Medical Response (AMR), and Portland Police Bureau (PPB) all responded. 

When first responders arrived, they found a 68-year-old man with traumatic injuries.

Community members on-scene had already started life-saving efforts. However, the man died on scene. 

PPB activated its Major Crash Team. During the initial investigation, law enforcement determined the crash occurred in a MCSO patrol district. 

PPB notified MCSO and an on-duty deputy assigned to the East County Vehicular Crimes Team responded to assist with the investigation. 

Based on the preliminary investigation, the bicyclist was traveling south, lost control of his bike after potentially hitting a rock on the shoulder of the roadway, fell, and was then struck by an SUV traveling south. 

Initial first responders found a bicycle helmet on scene, which they believe the 68-year-old victim was wearing at the time of the crash. 

The driver, a 32-year-old man, remained on scene. 

At this time, no arrests have been made and no citations issued. Once the investigation is complete, it will be submitted to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) for review.

MCDA will make a charging decision based on the available evidence and upon conducting a legal analysis. 

The bicyclist is identified as Rutilo Moreno Jorge. 

MCSO recognizes the assistance of PPB’s Major Crash Team for their initial response and assistance with this investigation and the Lake Oswego Police Department and Oregon Department of Transportation for assisting with traffic control. 

MCSO also commends the efforts of the community members who provided immediate care to Mr. Jorge.

The East County Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) is comprised of specially trained law enforcement members from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. VCT is responsible for investigating serious and deadly vehicle crashes and crimes in Gresham, Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale, Wood Village and unincorporated Multnomah County.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact 503-988-0560 and reference case number 25-44005.

No additional details are available for release. 

No photos from the scene are available. 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.

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