Bicyclist Hit by Vehicle on Route 222 Found Dead by Loved One A tragic accident claimed the life of a Berks County bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle on Route 222, authorities said. The cyclist, identified as 23-year-old Anson Burkholder of Maidencreek Township, was discovered by a family member on the highway between Rich Maiden Road and Pleasant Hill Road around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, according to Northern Berks Regional Police. The Berks County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim’s identity and pronounced him dead at the scene.