Taylor Tolleson (born July 13, 1985) is an American former cyclist.
On July 23, 2009, while riding on his motorcycle, Tolleson was the victim of a
hit-and-run
In traffic laws, a hit and run or a hit-and-run is the act of causing a traffic collision and not stopping afterwards. It is considered a supplemental crime in most jurisdictions.
Additional obligation
In many jurisdictions, there may be an ...
, forcing him to end his career at 25. He suffered from severe
head trauma and vertebrae fractures. He sued the driver, who was under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.
Major results
;2005
: 1st Stage 5
Cascade Classic
The Cascade Cycling Classic was the longest running elite road bicycle racing stage race in the United States (1980–2019), with 2018 being the only year the race was not held.
The race took place in the Central Oregon region and was based in B ...
;2007
: 1st Stage 6
Tour de Toona
;2008
: 1st
Tour de Leelanau
Tour de Leelanau was a USA Cycling road bicycle racing event held annually from 2005 to 2008 in Leelanau County, Michigan (near Traverse City).
Starting in 2007, the men's event is sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and serves a ...
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1985 births
Living people
American male cyclists
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