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Police: Bicyclist stuck, killed by car in private Scottsdale community

Scottsdale police department
Posted at 12:56 PM, Jul 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-18 15:56:41-04

Police say a 61-year-old bicyclist is dead after being struck by a car in Scottsdale earlier this week. 

On Monday, police responded to the Desert Mountain private community near Desert Mountain Parkway and Desert Hills Drive after receiving reports of a serious car crash. 

Police say Craig Vanbreene was riding his bike when he was hit by a Mercedes sedan from behind.

Vanbreene was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

An investigation is ongoing and not additional details were immediately released.