TORRINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A bicyclist passed away after colliding with a vehicle Friday morning in Torrington.
Police said the crash happened just after 9 a.m. on Winsted Road near Machuga Road.
The bicyclist, 47-year-old Shawn Kiefer of Torrington, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries where she later died, police said. She was found unconscious on the side of the road.
The driver, a 70-year-old woman, remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Both vehicles were south on Winsted Road at the time of the crash, according to police.
Kennedy Drive to Greenwoods Road was closed due to the investigation but is now reopened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Torrington police Officer Jeff Buzzi at 860-489-2000.