According to a report by WJAC, the Cambria County Coroners office was called out to the scene along Rt. 56 at the Bedford Street exit. Police report that 37 year old Merlin Elderkin was riding his bike when he lost control after failing to negotiate a curve in the road and hit a street sign. That caused Elderkin to be thrown from his bike. He was taken to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center but died from his injuries. No other details were released by police, who continue to investigate.
