State police have released more details concerning the fatal crash that happened Thursday morning.
The incident took place at 6:13 a.m. at the intersection of 119 and Lucerne Road, near the Sheetz in Center Township. Upon arrival, troopers learned that an unnamed male from Coral was traveling East across the highway on an electric bicycle. A Ford F-350, operated by a 52-year-old man from New Alexandria, was traveling North on 119 when the cyclist ran in front of the truck.
Officials note that the driver of the truck did have a steady green signal at the time of the accident.
The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Release of their identity is pending notification of next-of-kin.
The driver of the truck was transported to Indiana Regional Medical Center for treatment of suspected minor injuries.
The Indiana County Coroner’s Office, PSP Troop A Collision Analysis Reconstruction Specialists (CARS), and Forensic Service Units are still investigating the incident.
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