Tragic Bicycle Accident in Atherton
A fatal accident occurred in Atherton, California, on Wednesday morning when a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle. The incident took place at the intersection of Middlefield Road and Prior Lane around 7:40 a.m. on May 7, according to the Atherton Police Department.
The bicyclist was traveling southbound in the bicycle lane on Middlefield Road when a vehicle, also heading south, attempted to make a right turn onto Prior Lane. During this maneuver, the vehicle collided with the bicyclist.
Emergency services rushed the rider to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, the individual was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The driver involved in the accident remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. Initial reports from the police indicate that drugs and alcohol were not factors in this tragic event.
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