Peyton Knowlton, 8, killed in bicycle collision at 17th Avenue and Alpine Street in Longmont, Colorado
Modified Date:
Sat, 07/30/2016 - 9:04amAccident Date:
Friday, May 20, 2016
Girl, 8, struck and killed while riding her bike in Longmont
He said the girl and her stepfather were riding their bicycles westbound on 17th Avenue when she was struck at the intersection at Alpine Street. The driver had been northbound on Alpine Street and was preparing to make a right turn when the crash happened.
Charging decision not expected soon in fatal Longmont crash
"That's going to be pending a lot of work," deputy police chief Jeff Satur said. "We want to make sure we have our investigation complete before any decisions are made on charges."
Family shares grief, and thanks after little girl died while riding a bike
The community of Longmont will come together Thursday to celebrate the life of an 8-year-old girl. She was hit and killed while she rode her bicycle last week.
Driver accused of hitting, killing 8-year-old girl in Longmont turns himself in
20 year-old Kyle Couch was arrested after bringing himself to the Boulder County Jail on Friday. He was released after posting bond according to Longmont Deputy Chief Jeffrey M. Satur.
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When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Children/Minors InvolvedPeople Involved:
Peyton Knowlton
Kyle Couch
Roadway:
17th Avenue and Alpine StreetCity:
Longmont, COCounty:
Boulder County, COArea:
Denver, CO
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