More with no lights and only a front reflector... I'm thinking about getting a reflective vest
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Bicyclist killed after being hit by truck, car
SHREVEPORT TIMES | 9:34 am CDT April 25, 2018
Shreveport Police are investigating a crash that claimed the life of an east Texas man Tuesday night.
Just after 9:15 p.m., Shreveport Police responded to reports of a crash involving two automobiles and a bicyclist in the 4400 block of Hilry Huckaby III Avenue. When officers arrived on scene they were notified by Shreveport Fire department that the cyclist involved in the accident was deceased on scene.
Through witness information and evidence gathered at the scene, investigators learned that 41-year-old Christopher Parker of Marshall, Texas, was riding his motorized bicycle in the east bound lane of the 4400 block of Hilry Huckaby III Avenue when he was struck by a Ford pickup, driven by 50-year-old Nathaniel Johnson.
After impact, Parker was thrown from the bicycle and into the west bound lane of travel and was struck by a Dodge Challenger, driven by 31-year-old Jessica Davis.
Upon inspection of Parker’s bicycle, it was learned that it only had a front reflector and was not equipped with a flashing safety light as required by law. Parker was also not wearing a DOT approved helmet.
Both automobile operators were transported to the Shreveport Police Complex where they voluntarily submitted to the required chemical testing.
Shreveport Police remind cyclists to equip their bicycles with lights and reflectors, wear bright reflective clothing, and always wear a helmet.