Wilkes-Barre, PA (September 18, 2024) – A bicyclist tragically lost his life after being struck by a car at the intersection of Market St and River St on Tuesday evening, September 17. Officers responded to the crash around 5 p.m. and treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The intersection, including the Market St Bridge, was closed for several hours following the incident. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim, and further details surrounding the crash are still being investigated.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to determine the circumstances leading to the deadly collision.