Bicyclist James W. Clark, 39, killed in collision with pickup in Billings, Montana

Modified Date:

Tue, 02/09/2016 - 1:11pm

Accident Date:

Monday, February 8, 2016

Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Billings dies of injuries

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Police in Billings say a 39-year-old man died of injuries suffered when he was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle. Casey Hafner says the victim was struck by a Ford pickup driven by a 39-year-old man. Officers were called to a pedestrian cross way north of MetraPark shortly before 7 a.m. Police are investigating whether the bicyclist was following a pedestrian path.

Officials identify bicyclist killed in Monday collision

Yellowstone County Deputy Coroner Cliff Mahoney identified the Billings bicyclist killed in a Monday morning collision with a pickup as 39-year-old James W. Clark.

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Type: Bicycle Accident

People Involved:

James W. Clark

City:

Billings, MT

County:

Yellowstone County, MT

Area:

Billings, MT