Cyclist Dory Selinger Killed in Car Crash

0:00The cycling world is in deep mourning after Paralympic star Dory Selinger got killed in a car crash in the Kenny, Texas last Thursday morning. The 54-year-old was on his usual bike route when a driver struck him at the intersection of State Highway 121 and Almer Road. Cops say the drivers stuck around, but no arrests yet. Earlier this week, police wrapped up their on-site probe after shutting down the road for hours. Turns out Selinger had his own tough history with cars. Back in 1993, a driver intentionally plowed into his group, forcing reputation. Below the knee. Still, he bounced back huge, snagging medals at Paralympics, world championships, and Europeans. Friends and fans worldwide are sharing tributes, calling him a bright soul full of one-liners, humility, and grit. Fellow cyclists Ryan Chrissy rushed to the scene after a call from Selinger's wife, stressing how Selinger was just crossing safely on a side road with. A light not doing anything risky. Witnesses from nearby offices washed it unfold and felt the instant heartbreak, even not knowing him personally.

1:06Chrissy hopes this tragedy wakes drivers up to stay alert around cyclists. Selinger left a mark not just in cycling, but in prosthetics too. And right now, there's an online fundraiser for his family, plus plans for Memorial. To keep his legacy rolling strong. From your city, powered by AI, this is Dallas News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.