Loup City bicyclist killed in crash with pickup

LOUP CITY, Neb. (KSNB) - Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a Loup City bicyclist Saturday morning just outside of town.

Region 26 Emergency Management and 911 dispatch received a call around 9:56 a.m. July 5 reporting an injury accident involving a pickup and a bicycle on Highway 58/92 near the south junction, just outside Loup City.

The Loup City-Ashton-Rockville Cooperative Ambulance Squad, Loup City Fire Department and the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene.

Officials said a bicyclist was found in the south ditch after being struck by the pickup. The bicyclist was transported by Loup City Rescue and Lifenet to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

The bicyclist was identified as Jan Markham, 71, of Loup City. Authorities said Markham died July 5 and next of kin have been notified.

The crash remains under investigation with assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol. Officials said no charges or citations have been filed as the investigation continues.

Click here to subscribe to our KSNB Local4 daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox.