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Police say Ohio bicyclist killed by driver who then died in crash

Saturday, October 24, 2015

COLUMBUS (AP) — Columbus police say a speeding motorist struck and killed a bicyclist and then crashed his car and died.

Authorities aren’t yet identifying the victims of the early morning accident.

Police say the 20-year-old bicyclist was riding his bike north when a speeding car hit him about 1:30 a.m. today.

Police say the 38-year-old driver lost control and hit a retaining wall, utility pole and tree.

Police say both men were pronounced dead at the scene.