The deadly crash occurred at the intersection of San Antonio Road and Frontage Road to 101 at approximately 4:28 p.m. on Monday in the Atascadero area.
Atascadero, CA – A bicyclist was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle on San Antonio Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash occurred at the intersection of San Antonio Road and Frontage Road to 101 at approximately 4:28 p.m. on Monday in the Atascadero area.
Preliminary information from CHP indicates that a vehicle and a bicyclist collided at the location. Specific directions of travel for the involved parties were not detailed in the incident log.
The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. CHP has not released the name of the victim pending family notification.
At this time, the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation by CHP. No further details on contributing factors have been provided.
CHP units responded to the collision to secure the scene, gather evidence, and assist with the investigation into the fatal crash.
The collision prompted traffic delays near the intersection as responders worked to clear the area and conduct their investigation.
Authorities continue to investigate the deadly Atascadero crash to determine all contributing factors.
Crash Statistics in California
In 2023, California recorded 145 bicyclist fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes, down about 20.8% from 183 in 2022, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety and statewide crash data. Bicyclist deaths make up a portion of overall traffic fatalities in the state.
In San Luis Obispo County in 2023, 69 bicyclists were involved in traffic collisions resulting in fatalities or injuries, ranking 12th among counties in the state.
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