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PCSD: Deputies investigate cyclist crash on the Loop near River Road

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Posted at 5:35 PM, Mar 07, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-07 19:46:48-05

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Pima County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a cyclist crash that happened on the Loop near River Road Sunday morning.

Deputies responded to the area of the Loop near 1700 West River Road around 11:46 a.m. for a cyclist crash, according PCSD. Upon arrival, it was learned that a 61-year-old man lost control of the bicycle, colliding into a telephone pole.

The man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, shortly after arrival, he died, PCSD says.

The Loop was closed but has since reopened.

The investigation is ongoing.