Motorcyclist Arrested in Fatal Bicycle Crash West of Loveland

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A 62-year-old motorcyclist has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide-reckless driving for a fatal crash that killed a 68-year-old bicyclist near Masonville, west of Loveland, Colorado in April. The initial investigation found the motorcyclist was unable to navigate a left-hand curve, traveled onto the shoulder, and struck the cyclist, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers that cyclists face on rural roads, especially when sharing the road with high-speed vehicles like motorcycles. The arrest of the motorcyclist could lead to greater scrutiny of road safety measures and enforcement in the area to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to the Colorado State Patrol, on April 27, Wilson Arikita was traveling eastbound on Larimer County Road 38E near Milner Mountain Ranch Road when he was unable to navigate a left-hand curve. Arikita's motorcycle traveled onto the right shoulder and struck the 68-year-old bicyclist, Ian Dickinson, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Larimer County Coroner's Office ruled Dickinson's death an accident caused by multiple blunt force injuries.

• The incident occurred on April 27, 2026 around 1:21 p.m.
• Arikita was arrested on January 28, 2026.
• Arikita's first court appearance is scheduled for February 5, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

What’s next

Arikita's first appearance for the vehicular homicide charge he faces is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Feb. 5 in 8th Judicial District Court in Fort Collins.