San Diego, CA (July 20, 2024) – According to authorities, a pickup truck fatally struck a bicyclist on Wednesday, July 17, on a Carmel Mountain Ranch-area roadway.
The Dodge Ram hit the man shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Ted Williams Parkway at Interstate 15, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Paramedics took the bicyclist to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, CHP public affairs Officer, Salvador Castro, confirmed.
The victim’s name was withheld pending family notification, and a toxicology report is also pending to determine if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this crash. The CHP further reported that the accident forced the closure of westbound Route 56 and led to heavy congestion in the area. However, no further details were released as an investigation proceeds. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim.
If a beloved family member has been killed in a tragic bicycle accident, our team of San Diego personal injury attorneys at the Leiva Law Firm is ready to offer the support you deserve at this time. Contact our law offices at (818) 519-4465 to schedule a free consultation with our prepared legal team and review your legal options at this challenging time.
