Late Saturday night, just after 11 p.m., authorities in Lexington responded to a devastating scene: a collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of Georgetown Street and Price Road, near Douglass Park, just north of New Circle Road.
The victim has been identified as 59-year-old José Luis Hernández Sosa, a resident of Lexington, described by friends and family as a humble, hardworking man who loved life’s simple pleasures and was passionate about cycling.
First responders found Mr. Sosa with critical injuries. Despite immediate efforts on the roadway, he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fayette County Coroner, the cause listed as presumed multiple blunt‐force traumatic injuries. An autopsy is pending to confirm full details.
What makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking is that the driver involved fled the scene before help could arrive. The intersection was closed for several hours while the Lexington Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit worked the case, gathering surveillance footage, forensic evidence and witness statements in hopes of identifying the suspect vehicle.
In the hours after the crash, the police appealed to the public: they are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time or who may have dash-cam or surveillance video to come forward. Even the smallest piece of information could be the missing link in bringing accountability for Mr. Sosa.
His family and community are left to mourn a man who led by quiet example—someone who turned a love of cycling into a regular, joyful part of his life. His passing leaves a profound void in the neighborhood he called home. Friends say he embodied kindness and a strong work ethic; his sudden death has deeply shaken those who knew him.
Beyond the personal loss, the incident has stirred conversations in Lexington about road safety, driver awareness and the protections owed to cyclists and pedestrians. The fact that a driver could leave the scene and evade responsibility has only amplified the grief and the demand for justice.
As the investigation continues, many are holding hope that the driver will be found, identified and held accountable—and that Mr. Sosa’s memory will prompt greater care on the road. The police ask that anyone with information contact them at (859) 258-3600, or submit an anonymous tip through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020.
