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Authorities Release Name Of Bicyclist Killed On Sunbury Road

Franklin County Sheriff's deputies have released the name of the bicyclist killed Sunday night when hit by a vehicle on Sunbury Road. 

Deputies say 70-year-old Ernesto Valdespino was hit from behind, and was not wearing a helmet or reflective clothing. Charges are possible against the driver, identified as Leiland Al-Assad. Deputies say he waited at the scene for authorities to arrive. 

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.