According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck happened in the 1000 block of Dunaweal Lane west of the Silverado Trail at around 6:35 a.m. April 11.
Napa, CA – The bicyclist who was killed in a crash on Dunaweal Lane in Napa County Saturday morning has been identified, according to authorities.
The Napa County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as Robert French. The fatal collision occurred in the 1000 block of Dunaweal Lane west of Silverado Trail at approximately 6:35 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, according to the California Highway Patrol.
According to CHP, French was riding his bicycle eastbound on the north shoulder of Dunaweal Lane just west of Silverado Trail when he veered into the eastbound lane and collided with a Ford Mustang traveling in the same direction.
Robert French suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Mustang was not injured and remained at the scene, where they cooperated fully with investigators. No arrests were reported.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and closed the roadway for approximately four hours as authorities conducted their on-scene investigation.
The crash significantly impacted traffic along Dunaweal Lane during the closure.
The incident remains under investigation.
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Napa, CA – Authorities are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist on Saturday morning in Napa.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck happened in the 1000 block of Dunaweal Lane west of the Silverado Trail at around 6:35 a.m. April 11.
Preliminary reports indicate that a bicyclist was involved in a collision with a sports car in the area. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately available.
The involved bicyclist died as a result of the accident. There were no details on the driver of the involved car.
No further details were immediately available. The California Highway Patrol officers are still working to establish the cause of the deadly accident.