Originally published December 11, 2008 at 8:18 AM | Page modified December 11, 2008 at 1:26 PM
PrintBicyclist killed in Renton crash
A 56-year-old Seattle man died this morning in Skyway when the bicycle he was riding collided with a car driven by a 79-year-old Renton man, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
Seattle Times staff reporter
A 56-year-old Seattle man died this morning in Skyway when the bicycle he was riding collided with a car driven by a 79-year-old Renton man, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
The accident happened on South 130th Street and Renton Avenue South around 6:30 a.m., said Sgt. John Urquhart.
The victim was riding his bike on Renton Avenue South when the car, a 1997 Lincoln Towncar, turned left in front of him and crashed into him, Urquhart said.
The victim died at the scene. The driver of the car was not injured. He has not been arrested and the investigation continues, Urquhart said.
The street was closed until just after 10 a.m.
Sonia Krishnan: 206-515-5546 or skrishnan@seattletimes.com
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