Vehicle crashes disrupt traffic in Ipswich, Tyler

A bicyclist riding an electric bike was struck from behind by a vehicle at the intersection of Loop 323 and Highway 64 West in Tyler, Texas. He was hospitalized in stable condition, and police said he was wearing a helmet; the bike’s rear lights and reflectors were obscured by saddlebags. The driver stopped to help, and police said the crash appears accidental, with no charges pending as investigators review the incident. The crash initially closed southbound Loop 323 and eastbound Highway 64 West, but the roads have since reopened.