Pittsburg Police investigating vehicle-bicycle accident
Accident took place in the early hours of November 1st.
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At 0116 hours on November 1st, 2026, Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West 7th Street in reference to a vehicle hitting a bicyclist injury accident.
Due to reported injuries, members of the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS responded to provide medical support.
It was determined 39-year-old Matthew Colby of Pittsburg was riding a bicycle in the west alley south bound, failed to stop before exiting the alley way and he did not have lights on his bicycle.
Colby was struck by an Acura TSX driven by 26-year-old Thomas Cronister of Alaska, who was traveling East in the 100 block of West 7h Street.
Cronister reported he did not see the bicyclist until he was already in the middle of the road.
Colby was transported to a Pittsburg Hospital by Crawford County EMS.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at the Pittsburg Police tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477).
Callers may remain anonymous
