Christian Salyer, 30, was a teacher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, according to Seattle Public Schools.
SEATTLE — A Seattle elementary school teacher was hit while biking in Seattle on June 1 and later died from his injuries.
Christian Salyer, 30, was biking near 12th Avenue and East Yesler Way in Seattle when he was struck at 4:31 p.m., according to the Seattle Police Department. A 2019 Recology truck was involved in the crash, and the truck’s driver was evaluated for impairment at the scene.
Salyer died June 1 from multiple blunt force injuries, and his death was ruled an accident, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Seattle Public Schools said he was a teacher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in the Judkins Park neighborhood.
“It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of one of our valued staff members, Christian Salyer, who died this morning from injuries related to a bicycle accident,” principal Julie Breidenbach said in a Monday email to families. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to Christian’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.”
SPS described Salyer as a “dedicated teacher who served our school with passion and care for many years. He made a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and families alike. His warmth, dedication, and commitment to education will be deeply missed.”
The Seattle Police Department’s Traffic Collision Investigation Squad is leading the investigation into the crash.
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