Police identify male bicyclist killed in fatal crash at Olathe intersection Thursday

A 28-year-old male bicyclist killed in a fatal crash Thursday morning in Olathe has been identified as Eduardo Loredo-Martinez, according to Olathe police.

Shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday, Olathe officers responded to the area of South Lone Elm Road and West 159th Street in response to an accident involving a sport utility vehicle and bicycle.

There, officers found Loredo-Martinez, of Olathe, who was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the SUV, a 64-year-old woman, is cooperating with the investigation, according to officials.

According to officials, Loredo-Martinez was on the sidewalk prior to entering the crosswalk on his bicycle, traveling east. The driver was eastbound on 159th Street, making a right turn to southbound Lone Elm Road. The crash occurred in or near the crosswalk, police said.

Police are still working to determine who had right-of-way. No citations have been issued while the case is still being investigated, Olathe police said.

Police ask that anyone with information regarding the investigation to call the Olathe Police Department at (913) 971-6363 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

This story was originally published October 6, 2023 at 12:27 PM.