A 32-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle on Boot Road in West Goshen Township Monday morning, according to West Goshen Police. The accident happened around 6:44 a.m. near the intersection with Mary Jane Lane, just west of Route 202.
According to police, Kirsten Higley, of Exton, was struck by a vehicle driven by Susan McClain, 54, of Downingtown. Higley died a short time later at Paoli Hospital.
McClain was not injured in the crash and has been cooperating with the investigation, according to police.
West Goshen Police were assisted at the scene by West Whiteland Police Department, Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police and Goshen Fire Department.
Police are investigating the crash and are asking anyone with relevant information to contact the department's Traffic Safety Division at 610-696-7400.
Onto some of the comments: clsb, the opposite is true for jogging paths. Would you prefer if those were clogged with cyclist traffic going 15-25 mph causing a danger to runners and I've seen that kind of accident too... usually ending similarly to a car v cyclist. Sure some roads are better than others. I agree with you there. It's painfully obvious that the infrastructure in this area is severely lacking (shortcoming of integrated paths, lack of shoulders, etc.) and the last thing I've noticed is that bicycling safety laws aren't marketed. I'm constantly surprised by how few people know about them. Once again, my sincerest condolences to those who knew Kirsten.
As far as careless drivers, there are many and those of you who have responded thinking a careless driver is just dangerous to bicyclists. the fact is a careless driver is a careless driver to all, especially other cars. I hate to say it, but I don't think that will change anytime soon. We need people to get along first off and just look at the people running this country, they, as leaders act like children and cannot get along and ultimately it is those people who sign and enact the legislation necessary. For those of you drivers who do not think bikes should be on the road, then become active in helping to establish bike paths. Both sides need to get involved and contact local and state authorities/politicians and tell them to act.
I know as a driver, it is tough to see cyclists at times. They can never have too many lights.The law is I only need one front light between dusk and dawn, but it is really wise to light up like a xmas tree. It would be different it bikes were expected to be on the road at that time but it is rare to see, so it may be tough to lay blame on the driver until the facts come out. The real fact it is a real shame this had to happen
I get just as frustrated at other drivers while driving my own car as I do riding my bike, seeing the mindless things they do. Maybe just a little bit of critical thinking and focus and we would have much safer road ways.
This is a horrible accident! None of us are ever going to know exactly who did what and how the entire incident went down. It’s something that’s going to bother me forever. I’m going to miss her terribly!
My name is Carol Wadsworth from Grove United Methodist Church with respect and i know that you felt that you were helpless but you payed your respect and Prayed for her with a Caring Heart but God is watching over all his people with respect and all of you are Prayed for and Cared for by God Prayers from all of us at Grove Church Prayerfuly Carol Wadsworth