***UPDATE***

(The Victim was identified as Mark R. Spoo, 62 of Colorado)

Jackson, MN (northwestiowanow.com) – A tragic moment occurred during this year’s RAGBRAI. On the morning of July 21, just after 8am, a cyclist collapsed along the route in Jackson County, Minnesota, near County Road 4 and Highway 86.

Fellow riders—who happened to be a doctor, a surgeon, and a physician assistant—rushed to help within seconds.

Emergency crews from Lakefield Ambulance responded quickly and were joined by four RAGBRAI paramedics. The cyclist was transported to Spirit Lake Regional Hospital but was sadly pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Kelly Paul of Texas.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate.