Bicyclist Struck In North Minneapolis Dies

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The State Patrol is investigating after a bicyclist was struck by a van in North Minneapolis Thursday morning.

The crash happened at Lowry Avenue North and Second Street North at about 5:45 a.m. Minneapolis Police arrived at the scene, and the street was closed until after 9 a.m.

Authorities say an adult female was heading northbound on Second Stret and an adult male was in a vehicle heading westbound on Lowry Avenue when the two collided.

The bicyclist, who was not identified, was taken to North Memorial Hospital in critical condition. She was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon.

The driver of the truck was said to be cooperative with authorities. Minneapolis police are investigating the crash with assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol.