Geneva police seek witnesses after cyclist death

Geneva police are looking for witnesses after a 20-year-old cyclist was killed after being hit by a car in Perly at 5am on Monday morning.

The cyclist was initially hospitalized, but died a few hours later.

The car, a white SUV, was being driven by a 19-year-old. 

The accident is being investigated – police would like hear from anyone who may have any information.

It’s the eighth death on Geneva roads this year. 

 

 

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