Bicyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Torrington

This incident happened before 9:30 a.m. on the 800 block of Winsted Road near Kennedy Road.
Published: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:44 AM EDT|Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 11:49 AM EDT

TORRINGTON, CT (WFSB) - A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in Torrington on Friday morning.

According to the state Department of Transportation, the incident happened on State Road 800, also known as Winsted Road, at Kennedy Road around 9:25 a.m.

Winsted Road was closed for a period of time but has since reopened.

The bicyclist, identified as Shawn Kiefer from Torrington, later died from her injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Torrington Police Department at (860) 489-2000.

No other details were released.

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