SAVANNAH — A cyclist who was struck by a car while crossing a street has died from his injuries, Savannah police officials say.
The Savannah Police Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a March 5 crash on Abercorn Street and Largo Drive that resulted in one fatality on March 15.
According to the Savannah Police Department, a preliminary investigation revealed that at around 11:30 p.m., 59-year-old Douglas Hackler, was on his bicycle traveling east on Largo Drive crossing Abercorn Street on a red traffic signal. At the same time a 69-year-old driver was traveling north on Abercorn Street in a Toyota Corolla, entering the intersection on a green traffic signal.
Police say the driver was unable to stop and struck Hackler.
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Hackler was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. He died from his injuries on March 15.
The traffic investigation unit is continuing to investigate this collision.
