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Cyclist Killed in Apparent Hit-and-Run Crash

Nathan July 17th, 2010

So, following up on the request for information I posted earlier, it appears the cyclist in question was involved in an apparent hit and run crash.

About 8:15 a.m., a passer-by reported a bicyclist in a ditch in the 12600 block of N Midwest Boulevard, just north of NE 122, Patty said.

The bicyclist, identified only as a white male, was pronounced dead at the scene, she said.

"This appears to be a hit-and-run," Patty said.

Via: Oklahoma City police investigating two fatal accidents

I still find it absolutely disturbing and wrong that this kind of incident can be referred to as an accident.  Crash, attack or vehicular homicide all seem appropriate, but when it comes to a hit-and-run I can hardly think that the word accident applies.

It still appears that the cyclist has not yet been identified, so if you can provide additional information please contact the police.

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Edmond Cyclist Killed

Nathan September 12th, 2009

Sad news as yet another cyclist is killed in the metro area:

A bicyclist was hit and killed by a truck on Kelly Avenue near Main Street in Edmond on Thursday.

The victim’s name was not immediately released. He appeared to be an adult male, Edmond police spokeswoman Glynda Chu said. The man was riding a bicycle on a sidewalk about 5:45 p.m. and lost control as he entered Kelly Avenue, Chu said. He collided with a truck and died at the scene. It wasn’t immediately known whether the victim was wearing a helmet.

Via: Six killed by accidents on Oklahoma roadways | NewsOK.com

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