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Mountain biker who died in Oregon crash suffered head trauma

By Associated Press
Published: February 7, 2018, 9:45am

ASHLAND, Ore. — Authorities have identified a bicyclist found dead on a trail near Ashland, Ore.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year-old John Thomas Jr. suffered significant head trauma after losing control of his mountain bike and crashing Monday. He had been wearing a helmet.

The sheriff’s office described Thomas as an experienced cyclist who was familiar with the trail often used by mountain bikers.

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