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Police investigate fatal collision involving 63-year-old bicyclist in Phoenix

Apr 2, 2022, 10:00 AM
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PHOENIX — Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a bicyclist that occurred in Phoenix on Friday night.

Officers responded to the area of 16th and Portland streets around 10:15 p.m. and learned a 63-year-old male bicyclist was hit by a sedan traveling northbound, authorities said.

The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

The unknown sedan driver continued to travel northbound away from the collision, authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

The investigation is ongoing.

No additional information was made available.

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Police investigate fatal collision involving 63-year-old bicyclist in Phoenix