Gary Satterfield Killed in Bicycle Accident at Cumberland Road and Old Jacksonville Highway in South Tyler

65-Year-Old Gary Satterfield Killed in South Tyler Bicycle Accident at Cumberland Road and Old Jacksonville Highway

Tyler, Texas (May 1, 2020) – The bicyclist who was fatally hit by a car Thursday afternoon at an intersection in South Tyler has been identified as Gary Satterfield, 65, according to Tyler police.

The deadly accident happened around 3:00 p.m. April 30, at the intersection of Old Jacksonville Highway and Cumberland Road, near Lanes Chapel United Methodist Church.

Police said Satterfield was riding a bicycle westbound on the sidewalk on Cumberland Road crossing the intersection when he was struck by a car that was traveling northbound through the intersection and had a green light.

Satterfield was pronounced dead at the scene. 

An investigation is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gary Satterfield.

With the surge in popularity of alternate transportation to save on fuel costs, bicycling has emerged as a new form of mobility forced to compete with motorized traffic in dangerous situations. This has resulted in many more accidents between human-powered vehicles and powerful engine-driven machines, producing tragic injuries as well as countless fatalities.

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If you have lost someone in a bicycle accident, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.