Sept. 25: Cyclist, 18, dies after truck hits him in Minneapolis

Last update: October 2, 2008 - 2:37 PM

A bicyclist who was hit by a commercial truck while riding in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday morning died of injuries suffered in the accident.

Nicholas Hector Fabio Morton, 18, of Minneapolis, was on his bike on 5th Street near Nicollet Mall around 10 a.m., said Minneapolis police spokesman Sgt. Jesse Garcia. Witnesses said they saw Morton riding next to a large truck and when they looked over, he was on the ground, Garcia said.

The driver of the truck stayed at the scene of the accident. The crash is believed to be accidental, but police are still investigating whether any laws were broken.

Morton was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he died.

"This is a casualty of bikes and cars sharing the road," Garcia said. "People don't realize there are more bikes on the road and bicyclists need to obey all traffic laws."

LORA PABST

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