Bicyclist Dies in Head-On Crash on Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard near Diablo Ranch Drive
BLACKHAWK, CA (June 27, 2019) – A bicyclist was killed following a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon in unincorporated Contra Costa County.
The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on a narrow winding road called Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard near Diablo Ranch Drive.
According to reports, a 46-year-old Maayan Jones of Novato was riding on his bike when he collided head-on with a blue Chevrolet SUV.
Officers arrived to find Jones down on the roadway. The officers and other emergency responders gave him medical aid, and an ambulance took him to the Athenian School. He was then airlifted to John Muir Medical Center’s trauma unit, where he succumbed to his injuries Wednesday night.
Investigators said Jones was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The driver involved of the SUV remained at the scene to cooperate with the CHP.
Investigators said there were no signs of driver impairment. Anyone with additional details of the crash is asked to call the CHP’s Contra Costa office at 925-646-4980.
With deepest sympathies, we would like to send our thoughts of courage, strength, and support to the bereaved family and friends of Maayan Jones.
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