A bicyclist fell into a lane of traffic in central Minnesota and was run over and killed, authorities said.
The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday in Sauk Rapids on N. Benton Driver under the Hwy. 15 overpass, according to police.
The 61-year-old bicyclist was riding south in the right lane near Island View Park when he fell.
Multiple vehicles tried to avoid the man, but one driven by a 64-year-old St. Cloud resident hit him.
Identities of the bicyclist and the driver who hit him have yet to be disclosed.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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