Cyclist killed on West Side highway

Bexar County Sheriff's deputies work Wednesday July 8, 2015 at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle-bicycle accident at U.S. Highway 90 West at Highway 211. Sheriff's spokesman James Keith said a 63-year-old man on a bike with a backpack appeared to be attempting to cross highway 90 shortly after 7:00 a.m. when a vehicle exiting at 211 collided with the man. The man was transported to University Hospital and died. Traffic on westbound Highway 90 has been backed up for more than two hours. Keith said alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the accident. less Bexar County Sheriff's deputies work Wednesday July 8, 2015 at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle-bicycle accident at U.S. Highway 90 West at Highway 211. Sheriff's spokesman James Keith said a 63-year-old man ... more Photo: Bexar County Sheriff's Office Photo: Bexar County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 53 Caption Close Cyclist killed on West Side highway 1 / 53 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — A 63-year-old San Antonio man died Wednesday morning after being hit by a car on the far West Side.

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office spokesman James Keith said the man, who has not yet been identified, had been riding his bicycle on the shoulder of Highway 90 near the exit for Highway 211 just before 7:30 a.m.

Keith said the cyclist darted across the exit lane to continue westbound on 90, and was struck from behind by a red Chevrolet Cavalier.

The impact caused him to be thrown from the bike.

Several witnesses stopped to try to help the man after the crash.

Keith said one motorist performed CPR until emergency medical crews could make the scene.

The man was flown to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead around 8 a.m.

A male driver and female passenger were in the car at the time of the crash, along with a small child in the back seat. No other injuries were reported.

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