22-year-old man dies after electric bicycle crash in Wayne County

MONTICELLO, Ky. – A 22-year-old man is dead after an electric bicycle crash in Wayne County on Saturday.

According to the Kentucky State Police, on Saturday, Nov. 7, troopers were contacted by Wayne County 911 regarding a fatal wreck on KY167 in Monticello, Kentucky.

Authorities say a preliminary investigation determined 22-year-old Samuel Wickey of Londonderry, Ohio was operating an electric bicycle on KY167.

Wickey was traveling downhill when he lost control of the bicycle, causing him to exit the road before being ejected, troopers say.

According to authorities, the crash resulted in fatal injuries.

Wickey was located by family members when he did not return home later that evening, authorities say. According to troopers, Wickey was wearing his helmet at the time of the crash.

This investigation remains ongoing. Troopers were assisted by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the Wayne County Coroner’s Office and local fire departments.