A mountain biker was killed Saturday evening after colliding with a Jeep on Rampart Range Road in El Paso County, according to officials. The rider was thrown from his bicycle and pronounced dead at the scene. The El Paso County Coroner later identified him as 55‑year‑old Robert Lucas. Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol responded to the wreck near mile 7 of the forest road.
According to KOAA, citing the Colorado State Patrol, the crash involved a southbound Santa Cruz mountain bike that was traveling in the opposing lane and a northbound Jeep Wrangler. The patrol’s account states the cyclist tried to brake, lost control, rolled onto his left side and struck the Jeep’s left‑front tire. The bicycle then continued forward and hit the vehicle’s left‑rear tire. KOAA reported that the rider was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
Rampart Range Road Sees Heavy Mixed Use
Rampart Range Road is a U.S. Forest Service route used for hiking, mountain biking and motorized recreation, a combination that can turn tense on narrow, twisty stretches. The Forest Service notes that the road, also known as Forest Service Road 300, provides access to trailheads and reservoirs in the Pikes Peak Ranger District and urges visitors to plan ahead and take safety precautions. For official details on current conditions and permitted uses, visitors are directed to the district’s information pages.
Investigation Ongoing
The Colorado State Patrol told KOAA that the Jeep’s driver was not facing charges at the time of the station’s reporting. The El Paso County Coroner and CSP are expected to release additional findings as post‑mortem testing concludes and the crash review continues.
Officials said updates will be provided through their offices. For official records and releases, see the El Paso County Coroner and the Colorado State Patrol. The coroner’s office will issue the formal cause and manner of death following any necessary testing.
