Sacramento, CA – On the evening of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle in Sacramento, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The Sacramento Police Department reports that the collision occurred just after 7:45 PM near Fruitridge Road and Ethel Avenue.
Officers arrived to find the cyclist unresponsive, and life-saving measures were unsuccessful. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities stated that the driver involved remained at the location and was cooperating with the investigation. Police indicated that drugs or alcohol were not believed to be factors in the crash.
A section of Fruitridge Road was closed for several hours as collision and crime scene investigators examined the site. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the identity of the deceased pending notification of family.
Sacramento police officials urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the department.
Bicycle Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards bicyclists, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for bicyclists with whom they share the road and, if a fatal collision occurs, staying with the victim, alerting emergency responders, and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those who lose a loved one in a bicycle accident, filing a Wrongful Death claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and other related damages.
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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Bicycle Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
