73-year-old Henrico bicyclist dies weeks after being hit by GRTC bus
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A 73-year-old man has died more than two weeks after he was hit by a GRTC bus while riding his bike along West Broad Street in Henrico County.
Henrico Police said Gerald Joseph Kopecky, of Henrico, was struck along eastbound Broad Street between the exit ramp for I-64 and Forest Avenue around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Officers said Kopecky suffered life-threatening injuries. He was taken to an area hospital where he died of his injuries on Saturday, Nov. 8.
"Neither speed or alcohol are believed to be factors in this crash, and the driver of the GRTC bus is cooperating with the investigation," police said.
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