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Nebraska bicyclist killed in collision with pickup

fatal-accidentORD, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska bicyclist has died after being struck by a pickup truck.

The Nebraska State Patrol says 67-year-old Gregory Jensen, of Ord, was riding his bike Tuesday night along Nebraska Highway 11 in Ord when he was struck by the pickup. Authorities say Jensen was wearing a helmet but died from his injuries.

Officials have not issued any citations for the pickup driver, 20-year-old Tucker Tonniges.

Ord is about 65 miles northwest of Grand Island.

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