INDIANA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Pennsylvania State Police say a cyclist was killed early Thursday morning when he reportedly traveled through an active intersection along Route 119 and was struck by a pickup truck.
Investigators say the fatal incident was reported just after 6 a.m., near the intersection of Route 119 and Lucerne Road in Center Township, Indiana County.
Troopers learned that the victim, identified as an adult male from Coral, Pa, was reportedly attempting to travel eastbound across the highway on an electric bicycle.
Police say the victim reportedly entered the active intersection, for unknown reasons, and was struck by a Ford F-350 that was traveling northbound through the green light.
Troopers say the cyclist was ejected from his bike and was pronounced dead on scene.
Investigators add that the driver of the pickup truck, identified as a 52-year-old man from New Alexandria, was taken to Indiana Regional Medical Center for suspected minor injuries.
A PSP crash reconstruction unit is assisting with the death investigation.
Authorities add that the identity of the cyclist is being withheld until next-of-kin is notified.