Cheyenne Bike Crash Victim Life-Flighted to Colorado Hospital

A 26-year-old Cheyenne man who was hit by an SUV while riding his bicycle in southeast Cheyenne Sunday evening has been life-flighted to a Colorado hospital, police say.

RELATED: Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle in Cheyenne, Seriously Injured

Public Information Officer Alex Farkas says the crash happened around 6:15 p.m. near the 800 block of North College Drive.

Get our free mobile app

Farkas says preliminary details show that the man was riding in the southbound lane when he was struck by a gray Dodge Journey traveling in the same direction.

"The man was wearing dark-colored clothing and his bicycle did not appear to have any lighting," Farkas said in a news release Monday afternoon.

"The driver showed no signs of impairment and remained on-scene to assist officers with their investigation," she added.

The crash remains under investigation by the Cheyenne Police Department.

Newsweek's Top 10 Hospitals in Colorado for 2024

Each year, Newsweek creates a list of the best hospitals in both the United States and the world. However, they also crunch the numbers and look at the best in-state hospitals around the country.

Take a look at their rankings of Colorado's best hospitals.

Gallery Credit: David Damuth

Source: UPDATE: Cheyenne Bike Crash Victim Life-Flighted to Colorado Hospital