October 4, 2022 3:50 a.m.

A bicyclist from Germany died Friday after being struck by a pickup on Highway 101, in coastal Douglas County.

A report issued Monday by Oregon State Police said Thursday just after 2:20 p.m. troopers and emergency personnel responded to the crash about six miles north of North Bend.  A preliminary investigation revealed the pickup was southbound when it hit the bicyclist.

The rider, 29-year old Nathalie Friese was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased the next day.

OSP was assisted by several other agencies at the accident scene.