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Bicyclist killed in Milam County crash

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MILAM COUNTY, Texas (KRHD) — A 51-year-old bicyclist died after being hit by a pickup truck on US 190 in Milam County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Nakita Kim Smith of Gause was riding a bike westbound on US 190 when a 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling in the same direction and hit Smith on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Investigating troopers determined the pickup truck driver did not see Smith due to low-light conditions.

Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

The pickup truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, troopers said.

The crash investigation remains ongoing.

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