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Portland Cyclist Dragged by Water Truck | Portland News

Portland Cyclist Dragged by Water Truck | Portland News

Published 2 weeks, 2 days ago
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A Portland cyclist named Michael Duffer was dragged 100 feet by a city dump truck after a sudden, unsignaled right turn—leading to broken ankles and road rash. Though the driver claimed he signaled and didn’t realize the collision, surveillance footage confirmed Duffer was dragged, helping secure a $287,500 settlement after an initial $1 million claim. This incident adds to 26 similar collisions involving the Portland Water Bureau in two years, highlighting a troubling pattern for the city.

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