Here is the link to the brief article:
http://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/...id=16&id=45395
Penn Yan Man Killed in Bike Accident
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9/6/2012 1:45:31 PM
By Lucas Day
A 65 year old Penn Yan man was killed Wednesday after being involved in a bicycle accident on County Route 87 in the town of Wayne. Robert Flickinger was riding his bike near Keuka Hill Road when he lost control of it and crashed into the pavement. An initial investigation suggests the bike may have suffered a mechanical failure. Flickinger died from his injuries. The investigation into the accident continues.
I have been having a hard time getting my head around this. It just seems like such an unlikely way to die. There were no cars seen on the road. He didn't hit a tree. Today was the man's memorial service and my wife went and had a chance to talk to his wife. The police investigators say that all signs point to the catastrophic failure of his CF frame. The frame was in her word was "crumpled" when he was found. The coroner recommended that she not look at the body as much of the impact was to his face. I have spent the past few days trying to figure how this could happen. RIP Flick.