Updated: from the Office of Middlesex DA Marian Ryan – The preliminary investigation suggests that the cyclist, identified as Stephen Conley, 72 of Somerville, was travelling westbound in the bike lane on Broadway when the operator of a Land Rover, that was parked, opened his driver side door. 

On Friday, August 12, a 72-year-old Somerville man was fatally injured in a collision while cycling near 1055 Broadway just outside of Teele Square. Somerville Police officers responded to the report of the crash at 11:20 a.m. The operator of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The cyclist was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. 

The Office of the Middlesex District Attorney, which has jurisdiction over the incident, and the Somerville Police Department (SPD) are investigating this incident. Somerville Police have notified the next of kin.   

“We are sorry to inform the community of this tragic crash. The exact circumstances of how and why this collision occurred remain under investigation, and our condolences remain with the family and friends of the victim,” said Somerville Police Chief Charles J. Femino.   

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne shared the following statement: 

“I want to communicate my sympathy and sorrow to the family and friends who lost their loved one in this tragic crash. No words can ease your pain, but please know our community grieves with you, and we will not allow this loss to pass without action,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “Somerville has lost one of its own who should still be with us. I ask that our community join in grieving this heartbreaking loss and in pausing to reflect on what we can do together to accelerate change and keep our residents, workers, and visitors safe.”  

— City of Somerville