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Bicyclist killed in Monday afternoon hit-and-run wreck, WA State Patrol says

The man was hit and killed about 1:40 p.m. Monday near Ocean Shores, according to Washington State Patrol. He was 55 and from Aberdeen.
The man was hit and killed about 1:40 p.m. Monday near Ocean Shores, according to Washington State Patrol. He was 55 and from Aberdeen. Courtesy

Update: As of Tuesday afternoon, the Washington State Patrol has identified the vehicle as a silver-colored Nissan Rogue. Anyone with additional information about the hit and run is asked to contact Detective Michael Osberg at 360-473-0300 Ext. 0 or at Michael.Osberg@wsp.wa.gov.

A 55-year-old Aberdeen man died Monday after he was hit by a driver near Ocean Shores, according to Washington State Patrol.

About 1:40 p.m., the man was riding a bicycle north on state Route 115 when he was struck from behind by the vehicle. The impact send the bicyclist into some blackberry bushes off the northbound shoulder. He died at the scene, according to State Patrol.

Troopers have not identified the driver or vehicle.

This story was originally published January 2, 2024 at 9:48 AM.

Rolf Boone
The Olympian
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