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Police did not release any information about the incident Monday, but bike club spokesman Ed Gower confirmed the death.
An East Earl Township police officer said the only person who could release information about the fatal accident was Chief Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy, however, could not be reached for comment Monday afternoon or evening.
Lancaster County Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni said the 60-year-old man died of traumatic head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Kristen Rutt.
The name of the victim was not released Monday. Gower said he did not know if the man was from the Lancaster area.
Gower said the crash happened about 9:30 a.m. at Centerville and Sensenig roads, near Terre Hill.
"The club is absolutely devastated," Gower said. "Our hearts and prayers go out to his family."
Although Gower said there is always a danger when thousands of cyclists are on the road at one time, he said serious accidents and deaths are rare.
"Sure, there are accidents but something like this … you just don't see it. It's not common," he said.
Gower said 4,100 riders participated in Sunday's Covered Bridge Metric Century ride — now in its 31st year — which winds through some of the county's rural areas and passes through six covered bridges.
Gower said riders come from all over the country to participate in the event, with proceeds benefiting the club's grant program.
Cyclists can choose a 15-, 32- or 63-mile route.
Gower said Sunday's accident happened about 27 miles into the 63-mile ride.
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