Search is on for driver who killed 66-year-old bicyclist in Kansas City, Kansas
By Andy Alcock
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KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KMBC) — The search is on for a driver who hit and killed a bicyclist and then drove away from the crash site.
It happened in the 2200 block of Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas just after 10 Tuesday night.
According to Kansas City, Kansas police, the victim is a 66-year-old man.
Officers found the yet to be identified man dead on the street.
There’s a bike lane on both sides of the street in that part of Metropolitan Avenue.
Signs for them are clearly posted. So is the 30 miles per hour speed limit sign.
The KCK Police Department’s South Patrol Station is on the north side of the street.
Investigators believe the driver hit the bicyclist and left him to die.
“Was the cyclist visible? And that’s clearly something that we encourage,” said Doug Stone, a member of “Cycling Kansas City”.
That group lobbies for bike lanes as part of a mission to promote safety.
The group has a safety video on its website, including instructions for drivers.
“Drivers, please be extra careful around cyclists and give three to six feet when passing,” the video says.
There are also safety instructions for bicyclists.
According to investigators, the victim in Tuesday night’s crash was not wearing a helmet or reflective gear and there were no lights on his bike.
“We want people to ride if they’re going out riding at night with lights front and back and that is paramount for safety if you’re riding at night,” Stone said.
There are cameras in the area where the crash happened.
At this point, investigators aren’t saying if they have any video of the fatal crash.
No information has been released about the involved vehicle either.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Crimestoppers Tips Hotline at (816)474-TIPS.
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