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1 dead after fatal bike collision in Scott County

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UPDATE: August 25 at 9:12 p.m.

The Scott County Coroner identifed 39-year-old Jonathan Hensley as the biker killed earlier on Ironworks Road.

UPDATE: August 25 at 5:52 p.m.

According to Captain Jeremy Johnson, the biker, a male around 40 years of age, has died during the crash that took place at approximately 2 p.m.

The female driving the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation, Johnson said.

Both were heading east on Ironworks Road when the crash took place.

he narrow road with numerous hill crests can make it difficult to see and get around bikers. However, authorities currently do not know if that is the cause of the crash.

UPDATE: August 25 at 4:33 p.m.

Officials have confirmed that a bicyclist has died following an afternoon collision with a vehicle.

UPDATE: August 25 at 3:14 p.m.

The Scott County Coroner is on scene following the collision.

According to officials, a vehicle has struck a bicyclist. The roadway will remain closed until the investigation is complete.

ORIGINAL STORY:

The roadway is shut down in the area of Ironworks Road and Grayson Way in Scott County following an injury collision.

According to a Facebook post by the Scott County Fire Department, the roadway will remain closed for a significant amount of time.

The agency encourages drivers to avoid the area to allow crews to work.