Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Car In Philly Suburbs, Police Say

A bicyclist died at the scene of a crash in Levittown on Monday evening, Sept. 4, according to Falls Township police.

The 9000 block of New Falls Road; a bicycle.
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09/06/2023 10:11 a.m.

Authorities say the bicyclist was hit by a Nissan Rogue on the 9000 block of New Falls Road around 7 p.m.

The victim, who was "wearing dark-colored clothing and no helmet," was critically injured and pronounced dead by first responders, police said. He has not been officially identified but authorities say he was a Levittown area resident in his 60s named Jose.

The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old Morrisville resident, remained on-scene and is cooperating with investigators, the department added.

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to have played a part in the deadly crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may be able to identify the victim is asked to call Falls police at 215-328-8501, email investigator Corporal Nicholas Phillippe at n.phillippe@fallstwppd.com, or send an anonymous tip to tiplines@fallstwppd.com.

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