Tucson bike racer killed in collision

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:13am
Accident Date: 
Friday, November 22, 2013

Tucson bike racer dies in accident

A 59-year-old man riding in a Tucson bicycle race is dead after a collision with a vehicle.

59-year-old man riding in a Tucson bicycle race is dead after a collision with a vehicle.

The Northwest Fire District tates says John S. Henderson of Tucson died Saturday at the scene of the crash -- on the eastbound frontage road of Interstate 10 near Sunset Road.

Henderson was participating in the El Tour de Tucson bicycle race.

Goldberg's statement didn't contain any information on how the crash occurred.

He says the driver of the car was taken to a hospital, but there was no word on his injuries.

Goldberg says medics reached the scene within five minutes and performed advanced life support measures, but couldn't resuscitate Henderson.

People Involved: 
John S. Henderson
Roadway: 
I-10
City: 
Tucson, AZ
Area: 
Tucson, AZ

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