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1 Dead in Woodside Bicycle Accident on Cañada Road near Filoli
WOODSIDE, CA (April 12, 2023) – Monday night, Lester Legarda of South San Francisco died in a bicycle crash on Cañada Road.
CHP Officer Art Montiel confirmed that the crash happened just after 5:00 p.m. on Cañada Road near Filoli.
According to reports, 37-year-old Legarda succumbed to injuries at the scene. Apparently, he was headed north on Cañada Road when an Acura driving in the same direction hit him.
Then, the 22-year-old male Acura driver from Redwood City and his 21-year-old passenger was taken to a hospital.
Also, the authorities haven’t determined whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. Moreover, the incident shut down Cañada Road in both directions at Edgewood Road during the investigation.
Meanwhile, the authorities urged anyone with information to call the CHP Redwood City area office at 650-779-2700.
At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of Lester Legarda.
What’s Next after Tragic Bicycle Crash on Cañada Road
According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
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