Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit by Van in Rochester

Update: Bicyclist Who Died in Collision with Van at Rochester Intersection ID'D

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A bicyclist died last night after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Rochester.

Deadly Bicycle Crash in Northwest Rochester

Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says the deadly incident was reported around 7:40 p.m. at the intersection of 41st Street and West Circle Drive. It involved a collision between a van and the bicycle.

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Adult Man Died at Hospital

Grayson says the bicyclist, identified only as an adult man, was transported by ambulance to St. Marys Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His name has not been released.

The driver of the van was not injured. He has also not been identified by police.

Intersection Closed For Investigation

The intersection where the incident occurred was partially closed Friday evening while the Rochester Police Department Forensic Mapping Unit processed the scene.

Additional information will be posted when it becomes available.

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