Crime & Safety
Cyclist Killed In Accident Identified As Montgomery Co. Man
The victim was a 65-year-old local resident, police said.
LOWER GWYNEDD, PA — The bicyclist who was struck and killed in a crash Northampton County this week has been identified by authorities as a Montgomery County man.
The victim was Robert P. Marley, 65, a resident of Lower Gwynedd Township.
The incident occurred on Sept. 9 in Williams Township, near the intersection of County Line Road and Steely Hill Road, about six miles south of Easton.
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Marley was cycling southbound on Steely Hill Road, and making a turn onto County Line Road when the vehicle, a 2017 Honda Accord, attempted to turn onto Steely Hill Road, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania State Police.
The Honda attempted to swerve out of the way but was unable to avoid collision, and struck Marley head-on, police said.
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The coroner's office ruled the death an accident. No criminal charges have been filed.
Funeral services for Marley have not yet been made been public.
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