A Hutchinson man was killed Monday afternoon when he was hit by a trash truck while riding his bicycle in Hutchinson.
According to Hutchinson Police Sgt. Brian Hirt, a Stutzman Refuse truck was northbound on Adams when a bicycle operated by 35-year-old Julian Olea Tomas was also northbound on the sidewalk.
As the truck was turning right, the bicycle collided with the truck and the rider fell and was run over by the truck. Tomas of 325 East 3rd was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hirt says the collision is still under investigation by the Hutchinson Police Department Traffic Bureau.
He says there’s no evidence that alcohol was a factor by either the driver or the bicyclist.
The accident occurring around 2:10 p-m, Monday afternoon.