William Taylor Killed in Anderson Bicycle Accident on Highway 273
William Taylor ID’d as Bicyclist Hit and Killed by Anderson Police Vehicle on Highway 273 near Thomas Road
Anderson, California (October 16, 2020) – The bicyclist who died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night in Anderson has been identified as William Riley James Taylor, 33, of Redding.
The deadly bicycle accident happened at about 11:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, on Highway 273, just south of Thomas Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Taylor was riding his bicycle in the area when he was hit by an Anderson Police car.
Deadly Bicycle Accident on Highway 273 in Anderson
Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The officer was unhurt.
An Anderson police sergeant responded to the incident to redirect traffic at the scene. A sedan that was traveling northbound on the highway crashed into the sergeant’s patrol car.
The sergeant suffered moderate injuries in the accident and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The sedan driver was seriously injured in the accident and was being treated in the ICU.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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