Thomas Moreno Hits and Kills Cyclist on Highway 59 and Olive Avenue [Merced, CA]

Semi-Truck Fatally Hit Cyclist at Highway 59 and West Olive Avenue in Merced

 
MERCED, CA (September 26, 2019) — A bicyclist died Wednesday afternoon in a collision with a big rig at Highway 59 and West Olive Avenue.
 
The Merced police said they received a call about the collision at about 1:16 p.m.
 
A man was riding a bicycle northbound on Highway 59. He was crossing the intersection of West Olive Avenue on the right side of the road. At the same time, a 2013 International tractor-trailer was also northbound on the highway. When the semi-truck turned right on a green light onto West Olive Avenue, it collided with the bicyclist.
 
Emergency responders transported the bicyclist to Mercy Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
 
The truck driver, 57-year-old Thomas Moreno, remained at the scene. He was cooperative according to the officers.
 
The Merced police do not believe that alcohol was a factor in the crash. They urge anyone else with any information to contact their Traffic Division at 209-385-4725. Anonymous tips are also welcome. Dial TIP411 (847411) and include the word Comvip as the keyword in the text message.

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Our sincerest condolences to the loved ones of the victim.

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