Bicyclist injured in Lillian dies

ALEA release
Posted 9/24/18

LILLIAN, Alabama — A bicyclist struck by a pick-up truck early Friday morning on Carrier Drive in Lillian has died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, according to a release issued …

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Bicyclist injured in Lillian dies

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LILLIAN, Alabama — A bicyclist struck by a pick-up truck early Friday morning on Carrier Drive in Lillian has died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, according to a release issued Monday by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Jonathan Cox, 49, of Lillian was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola after he was struck by a 1986 Chevrolet pick-up truck, driven by Chester Yarbrough, 85, also of Lillian, while riding a bicycle on Carrier Drive near County Road 99.

At 1:55 p.m. Monday, ALEA officials released a statement that Cox had died as a result of his injuries.

No charges have been filed and Alabama troopers continue to investigate.