Authorities are investigating a tragic hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist late Saturday night, October 25, 2025, in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded to reports of an injury crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle around 11 p.m. near Georgetown Street and Price Road, not far from New Circle Road.
When officers arrived, they found the cyclist, later identified as 59-year-old Jose Luis Hernandez Sosa, suffering from severe injuries. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, Sosa was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. According to the coroner’s report, his cause of death is listed as “presumed multiple blunt force traumatic injuries.” An autopsy is pending.
Police confirmed that the driver responsible for the collision fled the scene before first responders arrived. Investigators are now working to locate the suspect vehicle and determine the circumstances that led to the crash. The Lexington Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to gather evidence and review nearby surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the driver.
Friends and family of Jose Luis Hernandez Sosa describe him as a hardworking and humble man who loved cycling and enjoyed the simple things in life. His sudden loss has left the community heartbroken and searching for justice.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash or the driver involved to contact Lexington Police at 859-258-3600 or submit anonymous tips through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020.
Police say every detail, no matter how small, could help bring closure to Sosa’s grieving loved ones and ensure accountability for this tragic loss.
