By Bee Staff
The California Highway Patrol said today that it is investigating the hit-and-run death of a bicycle rider in unincorporated south Sacramento.
The 39-year-old bicyclist was struck 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, attempting to cross from the east edge of Stockton Boulevard to the westbound side, near Walter Avenue, according to a CHP news release.
The ride was struck by a red, unknown type vehicle. Due to the initial collision the cyclist was propelled from his bicycle and dragged underneath the suspect vehicle, the CHP said.
The unknown driver failed to stop at the collision scene and fled northbound on Stockton Boulevard.
The downed cyclist was struck a second time by a white, Hyundai, being driven by a Sacramento resident. The Hyundai came to rest on top of the injured party and emergency personnel had to lift the vehicle off his body, before he could be transported to Kaiser South Sacramento for treatment, the CHP said.
The cyclist died about 8:25 p.m. Thursday, the CHP said. The cyclist name is being withheld until next of kin can be notified.
Anyone with information is asked to call (916) 681-2300 or the Sacramento Communications Center at (916) 861-1300.
Witnesses can also contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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