University of Oregon graduate student Erick Njue killed whi…

Bicycle Crash Eugene Oregon in Eugene, Oregon: University of Oregon graduate student Erick Njue was struck and killed while crossing Patterson Street on his bike in January 2026. The crash prompted the city of Eugene, the University of Oregon, and LTD to launch a summer pilot safety redesign that reduces traffic on Patterson Street to one lane and adds a protected bike lane between 19th and 24th avenues. The project mirrors safety changes previously made along Agate Street and supports Eugene's Vision Zero initiative aimed at eliminating fatal crashes.