Magnus White, a cyclist on USA Cycling’s junior men’s national team, died on Saturday after getting hit by a vehicle while training in Boulder, Colo. He was 17 years old. White’s parents, Michael and Jill, released a statement on Monday confirming the news.
“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of our beloved son, Magnus White,” the statement said, via NPR. “Magnus was dedicated to his family and friends and loved to surround them with laughter. He had an amazing smile that always lit up the room, bringing joy to those around him.”
White was hit by a 23-year-old woman driving a Toyota Matrix on the shoulder of Highway 119. White was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the woman was uninjured.
