GUYTON, Ga. (WSAV) — The Effingham County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Unit is investigating a fatal crash that killed a cyclist Monday morning.

Officials said they responded to the incident on the 400 block of Honey Ridge Rd. around 8 a.m. on Monday.

A pickup truck reportedly struck 58-year-old Franklin Ross, who was on a three-wheeled pedal cycle.

Ross died from his injuries after being transported to the hospital.

According to the ECSO's investigation, the sun may have impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Cpl. James McKie at 912-754-3449 or jmckie@effinghamcounty.org.

The ECSO said Monday's crash was the reason the previously scheduled forensic mapping in Rincon was postpo

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