The fatal collision occurred in the 400 block of California Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the coroner’s office reported.
Maricopa, CA – The authorities have released the name of a woman who was killed after a bicycle and a vehicle collided on California Street in Maricopa Tuesday evening.
The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 48-year-old Frances Max Eriksen of Maricopa.
The fatal collision occurred in the 400 block of California Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the coroner’s office reported.
Preliminary investigation findings indicate that Eriksen was riding a bicycle when she was struck by a vehicle traveling along the roadway.
Eriksen sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No details were provided regarding the driver of the vehicle, and no arrests have been reported in connection with the Maricopa crash.
Kern County emergency medical personnel, local law enforcement, and representatives from the Kern County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene to render assistance and secure the area.
The incident remains under investigation by the investigating authorities.