TPD Investigates Traffic Crash near N. MLK Jr. Boulevard and West Georgia Street (updated 10/23/18)
October 22, 2018
The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a traffic crash which occurred near North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Georgia Street involving a vehicle and bicycle. TPD and emergency responders were called to the scene at about 3:14 p.m. this afternoon for the accident and immediately provided medical attention for the injured bicyclist. Due to the significance of the crash, TPD Traffic Homicide Investigators were called to the scene and assumed the investigation. The bicyclist involved in the accident was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
TPD is asking motorists to avoid the area of North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Georgia Street for the next several hours as the roadway is closed.
Traffic Homicide Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, but did not speak with an officer on scene or anyone with information about the accident to please call (850) 891-4200 and ask to speak with the Traffic Homicide Unit. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS. TPD will provide updates when they become available.
Updates:
As the investigation continues, investigators are releasing the names of the driver and bicyclist involved in this accident. This is still an active investigation and Traffic Homicide Investigators are continuing to process evidence collected from the crash scene. They are urging anyone who may have information about the crash to please contact them at (850) 891-4200 or via Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS. TPD will provide updates when they become available.
Bicyclist
Tyler Clapp - DOB: 04/30/1990
Driver of Vehicle
Casey Moore - DOB: 04/16/1998
Vehicle
2002 Nissan Xterra
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