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E-Bike Rider Dies in Highway Crash | Topeka News
A tragic early morning collision on US-166 near Coffeyville, Kansas, claimed the life of 59-year-old e-bike rider Kevin Hooper when his bike was struck from behind by a semitrailer. The truck driver, 66-year-old Timothy Smith, was uninjured and wearing his seatbelt. The crash occurred as both vehicles crossed the Verdigris River Bridge—just before 6 AM—with the e-bike traveling slower than the truck. Authorities are investigating the exact cause, but the incident underscores the extreme vulnerability of cyclists on busy highways. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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