Bicyclist Scott Erickstad, 54, killed after car strikes him at Hwy. 15 at Riverside Avenue in Sartell, Minnesota
Crash in Sartell kills 54-year-old man; scene includes mangled bike
The incident occurred about 5:45 a.m. on Hwy. 15 at Riverside Avenue in Sartell, according to the State Patrol.
The person killed is identified by the patrol as a 54-year-old man from Sartell. His name has yet to be released.
Patrol identifies bicyclist killed as Sartell man
Investigators are looking for anyone who may have seen the impact or the time leading up to it. Ouart asked any possible witnesses to call Investigator Dave Stadther at 320-223-6671.
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