AURORA, Colo. — A cyclist was killed following a crash in southeast Aurora, police said in a news release Wednesday.
The cyclist – only identified as a man – was riding his bicycle south on S. Kittredge Way near the intersection with E. Iliff Avenue just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, when a van struck the bicycle from behind. Police said the road does not have a bicycle lane.
Officials said the driver remained on scene and was cooperating with the investigation. Drugs or alcohol do not seem to be a contributing factor at this time, police said.
The victim was taken to a hospital shortly after officers arrived on scene, where he later died as a result of his injuries.
His identity will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner once family has been notified.
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