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Independence bicyclist dies after being struck by car Tuesday

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UPDATE, 9:20 p.m. Dec. 23, 2020 | The bicyclist, identified as Clanton D. Perkins, has died.

EARLIER | A bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Independence Tuesday morning.

According to police, the crash happened around 1:30 a.m. at West 23rd Street South, west of South Liberty Street.

A westbound Honda Civic struck a westbound bicyclist.

The driver left the scene but was later taken into custody.

The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and is in critical condition.