Ironman competitor struck by support vehicle, injured

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a cyclist vs. vehicle collision involving an Ironman Coeur d’Alene competitor and an Ironman support vehicle Sunday around 1 p.m. in the area of U.S. 95 and Putnam Road.

The KCSO has identified the cyclist as Ironman competitor Crystal E. O’Conner, 52, of Bozeman, Mont. Due to the seriousness of her injuries, O’Connor was transported by Life Flight to Kootenai Health where she was listed in critical condition.

The driver of the Ironman support vehicle involved in the crash has been identified as Michael R. Fuller, 65, of Coeur d’Alene. Fuller was not injured as a result of the collision.

The investigation continues.