A preliminary investigation reveals that the victim was riding a Trek bicycle south on San Antonio Road when they were struck by a Toyota Highlander that was also heading south
Marin County, CA – Authorities are investigating an incident where a bicycle rider was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Marin County on Saturday morning.
According to California Highway Patrol, the accident was reported at about 4:30 p.m. February 7, on San Antonio Road.
A preliminary investigation reveals that the victim was riding a Trek bicycle south on San Antonio Road when they were struck by a Toyota Highlander that was also heading south. The report did not offer specific details on why the collision occurred.
The driver of the Toyota, Kevin Simonis, 31, of Petaluma, stopped at the scene and contacted 911. Simonis also tried to give CPR to the rider before emergency crews arrived.
Marin County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrived shortly after and the rider was declared deceased at the scene. The rider’s identity was withheld pending notification of the next-of-kin.
Alcohol and drugs were not suspected to have been a factor in the incident and the driver was not arrested.
No additional information on the incident has been released at this time. Police are actively investigating to ascertain the cause of the incident.
California continues to experience a high number of vehicle collisions each year. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were over 2,000 fatal crashes and nearly 300,000 total collisions reported statewide in 2024. Rear-end and multi-vehicle collisions on major freeways contribute significantly to injuries and hospitalizations.
Drivers are reminded to maintain safe following distances, reduce speeds during low-light conditions, and avoid distractions while driving. Early-morning commuters should stay alert on busy freeways and always wear seatbelts to reduce the risk of serious injuries in multi-vehicle collisions.
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