Phoenix bicyclist dies after being struck by car near 39th Avenue, Camelback Road

Laura Daniella Sepulveda, Arizona Republic
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Police said the bicyclist was lying on the street when he was struck by a car on Wednesday night.
Police said the bicyclist was lying on the street when he was struck by a car on Wednesday night.

A bicyclist died Wednesday evening after being struck by a car near 39th Avenue and Camelback Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The crash happened just before 9:45 p.m., according to police. Police said the bicyclist was already lying in the roadway just before the crash for an unknown reason, and the car "was not able to avoid" him.

The bicyclist, an unidentified man in his 60s, was taken to a hospital where he later died, police said. His identity was not released.

Police said the woman driving the car was evaluated for impairment, but no signs were found.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Phoenix