Updated 02/26/2026:
The Larimer County Coroner’s Office has identified the cyclist who died in an early morning crash on February 20th, 2026, in Fort Collins.
The Coroner’s Office responded to a grassy area on the northwest corner of West Magnolia Street and South Sherwood Street to investigate the death of a 69-year-old male. The individual was riding his bicycle in the early morning hours when he struck a curb and fell. No foul play or other vehicle involvement is suspected.
The cyclist has been identified as Scott Raymond Cummings, 69, of Fort Collins.
A full forensic autopsy was performed on February 24, 2026, at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Dr. J. White, D.O. The manner of death has been ruled an accident. The cause of death was determined to be a cervical spine fracture.
A neighbor said Cummings worked nights in maintenance at Colorado State University and regularly rode his bicycle to work and to run errands. The neighbor said the crash occurred approximately three-quarters of a mile from his apartment and that he was likely on his way home at the time.
Original Story 02/20/2026:
I’m sad to report that a cyclist was found deceased in Old Town this morning.
Fort Collins Police Services responded to a report of an individual down near a bicycle at the intersection of Canyon Avenue, Magnolia Street, and Sherwood Street. The location is a five-way intersection.
The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators believe the incident involved a single bicyclist. There is no indication that a motor vehicle was involved.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities are examining whether speed or a medical event may have been factors.
Poudre Fire Authority, Fort Collins Police Services, and UCHealth ambulance personnel responded.
The Larimer County Coroner’s Office will release the name of the deceased pending notification of next of kin.
This is a developing story. I’ll post updates here when I have them.
Once again, our thoughts are with the cyclist’s friends and family.
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