Austin Miller’s family gathered around a computer to watch one of the early works of the budding 15 year old filmmaker.

“He wrote it, shot it, directed it, did all the editing,” said mother Stephanie Miller. “He was unbelievably creative.”

But the family watched the short film with damp eyes. Austin Miller was killed Monday afternoon as he rode his bike home from school at the Arts and Communication Magnet Academy.

The teen was hit by a TriMet bus that was pulling into a stop at on Farmington just west of Murray.

His mother said Austin’s talents spread beyond film. He was a talented writer of fiction and poetry who one day wanted to publish novels. Classmates say Miller could have achieved that goal.

“There were just so many things he didn’t get a chance to do,” said Stephanie Miller.

Wednesday a makeshift memorial at the accident site continued to grow. The case is still under investigation by both Beaverton Police and TriMet. The driver is on paid leave while the case is being investigated.

His parents say Austin Miller was a dedicated bicycle commuter who stressed safety. He always wore a helmet, and he changed his route to school after his mother voiced concerns about the heavy traffic.

Cyclist Karl Johnson said the intersection at Farmington and Murray is dangerous, especially as riders head south on Murray. The bike lane disappears before the streets meet, leaving cyclists with two risky options.

“You can either take the lane so they don’t get too close to you, or you can ride up on the curb which is also dangerous because people don’t see you when you’re entering traffic, ” Johnson said.

Stephanie Miller said she’s reserving comment on what she thinks should be done with the intersection until all the facts are in.

She knows it won’t bring her son back. “We just miss him so much,“ she said.