Bicyclist killed in Tippecanoe County by juvenile driver

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. — A bicyclist was struck and killed in Tippecanoe County by a juvenile driver on Friday night.

According to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday at 11:58 p.m., officials responded to a personal injury crash scene in the 6300 block of State Road 26 West. Emergency responders found a male bicyclist who had been struck and killed.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2005 Toyota Forerunner, driven by a male juvenile, was traveling east when he struck a westbound cyclist.

The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner will release the identity of the victim.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours.

This is an active investigation. Information will be updated as it becomes available.

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