Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit By Car

9:04 AM Fri, May 22, 2009 |
Caroline Sullivan

A bicyclist hit by a car died from his injuries at St. Alphonsus Hospital yesterday. Thomas Bettgar, 62, was riding his bike at an intersection near the Boise Towne Square Mall.

Officers say just before 8 pm, a driver was heading West on Emerald and Bettgar was heading South on Milwaukee when the two collided.

Approximately two hours later, Bettgar, died of blunt force trauma according to the Ada County Coroner's Office.

Police say the driver has been cooperating with the investigation and hasn't been cited.



May 2009