E-Bike Rider Dies in Highway Crash | Topeka News

A tragic early morning collision on US-166 near Coffeyville, Kansas, claimed the life of 59-year-old e-bike rider Kevin Hooper when his bike was struck from behind by a semitrailer. The truck driver, 66-year-old Timothy Smith, was uninjured and wearing his seatbelt. The crash occurred as both vehicles crossed the Verdigris River Bridge—just before 6 AM—with the e-bike traveling slower than the truck. Authorities are investigating the exact cause, but the incident underscores the extreme vulnerability of cyclists on busy highways. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36e40d5d9d59caee