Kimberly Wyatt, 54, killed in bicycle collision with Lane County sheriff's deputy on Highway 99W in Eugene, Oregon
Bicyclist killed in crash with Ore. deputy identified
She was identified Sunday as Kimberly Wyatt, 54, of Eugene.
"Additional investigation revealed WYATT's bicycle had no rear light or rear reflector. It was also determined she was riding on the left portion of the slow lane, near the dotted line that divides the two lanes. This portion of Highway 99W is a designated 55 mph zone," said Oregon State Police spokesman Lt. Bill Fugate.
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