Springfield police investigating fatal bike, car crash

One of the Springfield Police Division patrol cars. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

One of the Springfield Police Division patrol cars. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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Sept 22, 2025
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Springfield police are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist and car near downtown Saturday.

Police responded to the intersection Columbus and North Belmont avenues at around 9:16 p.m. Saturday for the crash, finding cyclist Cheryl Suttles, 48, with serious injuries. She was transported to Mercy Health – Springfield, where she was pronounced dead.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Police declined to identify the vehicle driver.

Anyone with information related to the crash can contact the Springfield Police Division at 937-324-7685 at spdtip@springfieldohio.gov.

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