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Bicyclist who died during ride had medical problem

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By Dani Maxwell - email

MADISON (WKOW) -- Police say a bicyclist who crashed on a bike path and later died may have had a medical problem.

The Wisconsin State Journal reports police were called to the bike path Friday after the cyclist crashed and lost consciousness. Officers and others tried to resuscitate the person with CPR and a defibrillator. Paramedics tried additional life saving measures.

The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital.

No details about the victim have been released.

 

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