Sacramento, CA (October 29, 2024) Just before 2:30 on Monday afternoon, October 28th, a bicyclist was struck by a semi-truck in Sacramento. The accident occurred at the intersection of Stone Boulevard and Industrial Boulevard, according to reports.
For reasons that remain unknown, a bicyclist in his early 20s was struck by a semi-truck in West Sacramento on Monday afternoon. The collision happened suddenly, leading officers to believe that the semi-truck couldn’t avoid hitting the bicyclist. The truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
The West Sacramento Fire Department was the first to arrive at the scene. They immediately rushed to the bicycle rider’s side and began performing life-saving treatment. When the West Sacramento Police Department arrived, paramedics were still giving the rider medical attention. Unfortunately, the bicyclist’s injuries were too severe and they succumbed to them. Sadly, officials pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Investigators took statements and gathered evidence at the scene. Following the initial investigation, they do not believe that the semi-truck driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident. They are still working to determine exactly what happened.
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