Lakeport Man Killed in Bicycle Crash on Lakeshore Boulevard in North Lakeport
47-Year-Old Lakeport Man Killed in North Lakeport Crash on Lakeshore Boulevard near Hill Road East
North Lakeport, California (December 2, 2020) – A 47-year-old man from Lakeport was killed in a hit-and-run bicycle accident on Wednesday afternoon in North Lakeport, Lake County, authorities said.
The deadly accident happened at about 1:54 p.m. on Lakeshore Boulevard, north of Hill Road East.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the bicyclist was headed southbound on Lakeshore Boulevard, within the southbound lane.
At the same time, a white 2005 Kia Sorrento, driven by Amber Bruhn, 33, of Nice, was reportedly traveling southbound on Lakeshore Boulevard, approaching the bicyclist.
Unfortunately, Bruhn’s Kia crashed into the bicyclist. The crash impact sent the man over Bruhn’s vehicle and onto the roadway, the officials said.
47-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed in Crash on Lakeshore Boulevard
The bicyclist, who was using his safety equipment, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bruhn fled the scene and left the vehicle at a nearby hotel. She was later located and arrested.
Drugs or alcohol were not suspected of having played a role in the accident.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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