Deerfield Twp, PA (June 13, 2026) – A 65-year-old bicyclist was killed Wednesday evening, June 10, after a collision with a pickup truck at the intersection of Rte 49 and Rte 249 in Deerfield Township, Tioga County.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Jesse A. Mead of Knoxville was riding his bicycle shortly before 6 p.m. when the fatal collision occurred. Investigators reported that Mead entered the roadway at an unsafe time, moments before being struck by the pickup truck.
Mead died at the scene. Police said next of kin were notified following the fatal crash. Information about the pickup truck driver was not included in the initial report.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation as investigators continue to review the evidence. Our sincere condolences go out to Jesse Mead’s family, friends, and loved ones.
What Factors Are Commonly Reviewed in Bicycle and Pickup Truck Crashes?
When a bicycle and a larger vehicle are involved in a roadway collision, investigators often examine the movements of both parties in the moments leading up to contact. This can include reviewing travel paths, sight distances, traffic controls, and whether either party entered an intersection or roadway at a critical moment.
Intersections frequently require heightened attention because multiple traffic movements occur simultaneously. Drivers and cyclists must assess approaching traffic, judge available gaps, and make decisions within a short period of time. Visibility, speed, and roadway design can all influence those decisions.
Physical evidence, such as vehicle and bicycle damage, roadway markings, and witness statements, may help establish the sequence of events leading up to the collision. These details can provide a clearer understanding of how the roadway encounter unfolded and what factors contributed to the fatal outcome.
