Valencia, CA: Bicyclist Fatally Hit by Street Sweeper near Rye Canyon Road and Beale Court
Woman Killed in Valencia Bicycle Crash near Rye Canyon Road and Beale Court
Valencia, California (May 20, 2019) – A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle near an intersection in Valencia early Sunday morning, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
The crash was reported at about 12:15 a.m. May 19, near Rye Canyon Road and Beale Court.
Deputies said a street sweeper traveling on the roadway hit a bicycle rider that was riding along the side.
Woman Dies in Valencia Bicycle Crash
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
The identity of the victim was not immediately released.
The involved driver remained at the scene after the incident.
Deputies said alcohol and drugs did not appear to have played a role.
The investigation is ongoing.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
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