Ceremony held to remember Biddeford cyclist killed by delivery truck

A small group of people gathered Sunday morning at the intersection of Foss and Fall streets in Biddeford, where a cyclist was killed on Sept. 26.

Patrick Conlon, a member of Bike BS, a local cycling advocacy group, helped organize the quiet ceremony to remember the life of Heather Hamilton with a permanent plaque and a white “ghost bike” adorned with blue flowers.

Hamilton, 47, was killed in a collision involving a UPS delivery truck.

Hamilton’s daughter, Mallorie, made brief remarks about her mother during the brief ceremony.

“My mom didn’t have an easy life,” Mallorie said. “But she would give you the shirt off her back or the last penny in her pocket. She did so much for her family.”

Mallorie Hamilton, holding hands with her own daughter, Cora, said the last few months have been “very difficult.”

Several people tied blue flowers to the ghost bike because blue was Hamilton’s favorite color, according to her family.

Hamilton said neighbors have long expressed concerns about the safety of that intersection, which features dense housing and a narrow roadway.

Mayor Liam LaFountain and Ward Four City Councilor Dylan Doughty attended the brief ceremony.

Conlon says cycling accidents are on the increase in Maine.

As of late 2025, Maine is experiencing a surge in cyclist and pedestrian deaths, according to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM), indicating 26 total pedestrian/bicyclist fatalities as of December 1.

In fact, the BCM says that Maine is on track for one of its deadliest years for pedestrians and cyclists.

Conlon and other biking advocates say that speeding and distracted driving are major issues, highlighting the need for better infrastructure, like protected bike lanes, and increased visibility for cyclists.

Conlon has testified before the Maine Legislature about the need for increased awareness, and policy changes such as “Vision Zero” commitments, to prevent further deaths of pedestrians and cyclists.