Police identify cyclist who died after collision on Minuteman Bikeway

A 71-year-old cyclist died in a collision with another bicycle rider on popular recreational trail just outside Boston.Lexington police say the crash on the Minuteman Bikeway just after 2 p.m. Sunday involved two cyclists heading opposite directions.Both men were taken to Lahey Clinic where the 71-year-old man was pronounced dead. The victim was identified as Cary Coovert of Arlington.The other cyclist, a man who appeared to be in his early 50s, survived but suffered serious injuries. The cause remains under investigation but no foul play is suspected and police say it appears to be just a "terrible accident."Both riders were wearing helmets, police said.

A 71-year-old cyclist died in a collision with another bicycle rider on popular recreational trail just outside Boston.

Lexington police say the crash on the Minuteman Bikeway just after 2 p.m. Sunday involved two cyclists heading opposite directions.


Both men were taken to Lahey Clinic where the 71-year-old man was pronounced dead. The victim was identified as Cary Coovert of Arlington.



The other cyclist, a man who appeared to be in his early 50s, survived but suffered serious injuries.

The cause remains under investigation but no foul play is suspected and police say it appears to be just a "terrible accident."



Both riders were wearing helmets, police said.