Bicyclist Fatally Struck by Car on Elkhorn Boulevard Near Cherry Lane [Rio Linda, CA]

Cyclist Dies in Rio Linda Car Crash

 
RIO LINDA, CA (May 14, 2019) – A bicyclist was fatally struck by a car on Elkhorn Boulevard near Cherry Lane Sunday night.
 
According to a news release, the fatal incident unfolded around 7:23 p.m. CHP stated that the 59-year-old Sacramento man died after being struck by a westbound Toyota minivan.
 
The minivan driver, who had a green light while traveling on Elkhorn Boulevard, struck the cyclist. In addition, the victim rode onto the street from the Sacramento Northern Bike Trail at the time of the impact.
 
A CHP news release further explained that the cyclist ran a red pedestrian signal.
 
Following the event, the 43-year-old Clovis driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police investigators.
 
In the investigation, authorities ruled out impairment as a possible factor and made no arrests.

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