WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah — A man riding an e-bike died Friday after swerving off a Washington County trail, although the cause of the incident is not known.
Randy Cronk, a 73-year-old Washington County employee, was with a group of other riders at the official opening of a new paved bike path next to State Route 18 just south of mile marker 22 when he veered off the trail and crashed.
Life flight rescue teams were called to the scene and administered life-saving aid, but Cronk later died on the scene.
“We are shocked and saddened by Randy’s sudden passing today. He was a tremendous person who woke up every day intent on making our community a better place for all to live, including his significant contributions to this new trail. He will be honored and greatly missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," said Brittany McMichael, Director, Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office, in a statement.
Officials are attempting to determine what caused the accident.
