A tragic incident took place on Tuesday morning, claiming the life of a bicyclist in Edmond. According to KFOR, the collision occurred near Covell Rd. and Broadway. The identity of the individual, who was riding a bike when struck by a car, has not been disclosed, and details surrounding the cause of the crash remain unclear at this time.
Edmond Police Department has confirmed the fatality, with reports from News 9 describing the scene where the cyclist was hit by a vehicle and died on the spot. Information on whether there were other injuries has yet to be made public.
Emily Ward from the Edmond Police Department shared with KOCO 5 that a preliminary investigation indicated the bicyclist was crossing Covell at a crosswalk when he was hit by a car attempting to turn southbound. This specific detail concerning the location and action of the bicyclist at the time of the crash adds a layer to the ongoing investigation.
