HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- According to Evansville Vanderburgh Central Dispatch, Riverside/Veterans Memorial was closed due to a deadly vehicle accident with a bicycle that occurred around 5:30 a.m. Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene.
According to a witnesses, northbound southbound traffic on Veterans Memorial had a green light when a bicyclist was crossing Veterans at Shawnee rode into oncoming traffic & was struck by a vehicle. The bicyclist, identified as James L. Cantwell, 68, of Evansville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests were made. At this time, it appears that the vehicle had the right of way but could not stop in time when Cantwell rode into the path.
At this time all directions are closed at the intersection where Riverside becomes Veteran’s Memorial near Waterworks Road and Shawnee Drive. Detours will be from 69 South to 41 South to Waterworks North.
The roadway will be closed until 3:30 p.m. for an unrelated scheduled closure.
This is a developing story, Eyewitness News will update as more information becomes available.
