Bicyclist killed after riding through red light on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

ATLANTA - A bicyclist was struck and killed Monday afternoon on Martin Luther King Junior Drive in northwest Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

What we know:

Police said officers were called to 2611 Martin Luther King Junior Drive NW around 2:26 p.m. for an auto accident involving a Honda Civic and a bicycle. When they arrived, they found the 60-year-old male cyclist unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Investigators said the 24-year-old driver of the Honda Civic stayed at the scene and did not report any significant injuries.

According to the preliminary investigation, the bicycle was traveling southbound on Westland Boulevard NW and went through a red light at the intersection. Police said that caused the collision with the Honda Civic, which was traveling westbound on Martin Luther King Junior Drive NW.

SKYFOX 5 flew over the area around 3:40 p.m. and found several lanes of traffic closed. A bike was sitting on the sidewalk.

What we don't know:

Police have not released the name of the cyclist. It is also not clear whether any traffic citations will be issued as the investigation continues.