Cyclist Dies After Crash
BOULDER, Colo. – A cyclist involved in a crash with a pickup truck last week has died of his injuries.
Just before 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, Boulder Police were called to Edgewood and 24th streets for a report of a crash between a cyclist and a Chevrolet Silverado. The initial investigation appears to show that the cyclist did not yield at the stop sign at the crosswalk and rode in front of the truck and was struck. The adult male pickup truck driver stayed at the scene and was uninjured.
The cyclist, Daniel Bench, 88, was transported to the hospital with serious bodily injury. Last night he died of his injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Moving around Boulder should be safe, no matter how you travel. Boulder has joined cities across the world working to end crashes that result in serious injury and death. This goal is called Vision Zero. At its core, this goal is inspired by the belief that severe traffic crashes are preventable and unacceptable, and even one death is too many.
Reaching Vision Zero requires safe street design, education, enforcement, strong community partnerships and shared responsibility. While we work to design safer streets that help prevent severe injuries by anticipating human behavior, we also know certain behaviors and situations are more likely to lead to crashes.
Avoid distractions. Be mindful. Look out for one another. Learn more on the city’s Vision Zero website.