Crime & Safety

Driver Arrested After Crashing into, Killing Teen Bicyclist

Bicyclist was 17

Portland Police have arrested 55-year-old Franklin Dobny, charging him in connection with the death of a teen bicyclist.

Donny is charged with manslaughter, reckless driving, and DUII.

The incident happened just before 4PM Saturday in the area of SE Center Street and Southeast 142nd Avenue.

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The bicyclist was a 17-year-old boy.

Dobny was driving a Dodge Dakota pickup.

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He will make his first court appearance on Monday.

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