A bicyclist who was killed in a vehicle collision on July 5 has been identified as a 62-year-old man from Boulder, according to Colorado State Patrol.

The crash involving the Boulder man and a truck occurred at approximately noon on U.S. Highway 40 near the town of Parshall, closing the highway for about one hour.

At the time, the cyclist was competing in the KowTown Gravel bike race, which is held in the West Grand area.

“First and foremost, our deepest condolences are extended to the rider’s family, and the entire cycling community,” KowTown Gravel wrote on its Facebook page on July 6.

The one-day bike race includes numerous courses on trails and gravel; the most difficult course includes a section that travels on Highway 40 for about 1 1/2 miles. This section stretches from Grand County Road 309 (which is part of Main Street in Parshall) to Corral Creek Cabin Road.

“We recognize this incident has impacted multiple riders that witnessed the incident. KowTown has counselors available for anyone who is needing additional support,” KowTown wrote.

Colorado State Patrol stated the identity of the cyclist will be released by the Grand County Coroner as soon as next of kin has been identified. 

Details of the crash

According to state patrol, the cyclist was traveling northbound on County Road 309 toward Highway 40. This road leads from the town of Parshall onto the highway, between milepost 196 and 197.

A Toyota Tundra pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound on Highway 40, approaching County Road 309.

“The bicycle disregarded a stop sign at the intersection and began turning left onto Highway 40 as the Tundra approached,” state patrol stated. “The bicycle struck the rear passenger door of the Tundra.”

According to state patrol, the cyclist was ejected during the crash, and pronounced dead on scene.

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