MILTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A bicyclist who died following a crash with an SUV in Milton on Wednesday has been identified as a local priest, officials said.
The bicyclist, Father James B. Doran, 68, was taken to a Boston hospital after being struck on Route 138, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office. He later succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the SUV, an 85-year-old man from Hyde Park, was not reported injured.
Father Doran was a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary at the St. Joseph Retreat House in Milton.
In a statement, the congregation said, “We are saddened to share that Fr. James Doran, OMV, a cherished member of our community, was tragically killed in a bicycle accident earlier this week. Fr. Jim lived a life of humble service, prayer, and devotion to Christ, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him. We ask for your prayers for the repose of his soul, for his family, and for our Oblate community.”
The cause of the crash is under investigation by Milton Police, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, Troop H of the Massachusetts State Police, and the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.
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