A 23-year-old man riding an e-bike has died after a collision with an SUV at the intersection of S. Timberline Road and E. Lincoln Avenue in Fort Collins, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crash happened on Friday, May 22, at about 4:51 p.m. He was taken from the scene to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead three days later.
Troopers said the rider was traveling east on Lincoln Avenue and did not stop at a posted stop sign before an SUV heading north struck him, according to Denver7. The impact threw the man from the e-bike, and he was rushed to the hospital. No one else was injured. Authorities said the 69-year-old woman driving the SUV stayed at the scene and that no charges have been filed at this time.
Intersection Already Slated For Safety Work
The City of Fort Collins had already flagged the Timberline and Lincoln intersection for upgrades well before this crash. Planned changes include a channelized "T" median and a Michigan-left design intended to cut down on turning conflicts and improve safety for people on bikes and on foot, according to the City of Fort Collins. The city notes the work is partially funded by a federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant and was scheduled to start in spring 2026.
Investigation Ongoing
The Colorado State Patrol is still working to piece together the full sequence of events leading up to the collision, and troopers have not yet released the rider's name, according to Denver7. The investigation remains active as authorities review physical evidence and witness statements.
The fatal crash highlights the risks that e-bike and other micromobility users can face at busy intersections where turning traffic and through traffic intersect. City officials say the long-planned engineering changes at Timberline and Lincoln are intended to reduce those conflicts as the project moves ahead. For now, Colorado State Patrol investigators continue to analyze the scene and the evidence collected there.
