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Cyclist killed in Jefferson County crash with SUV

Posted at 11:33 AM, Jun 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-08 13:33:57-04

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. – A man on a bicycle was killed Thursday morning after a crash with an SUV near Chatfield Reservoir in Jefferson County.

Troopers investigating the crash said two cyclists were riding together on the shoulder of South Wadsworth Boulevard when one of them veered into the path of an oncoming Toyota SUV.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The second cyclist was not injured. The driver of the SUV remained on location and is cooperating with investigators. 

No citations have been issued. Troopers are still investigating the crash.

The name of the victim has yet to be released.