Crime & Safety

Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Car In North County

The collision happened when a man was riding a bike across East Valley Parkway in Escondido, police said.

ESCONDIDO, CA — A bicyclist was fatally struck by a car over the weekend in northern San Diego County, authorities said.

The collision happened at about 9:10 p.m. Saturday when a man was riding a bike across East Valley Parkway in Escondido, according to the Escondido Police Department. He was crossing roughly 100 feet west of the intersection of Ash Street when a westbound Honda Accord struck him.

"The driver remained on scene and cooperated with police," police said. "Alcohol or drugs are not a factor in the crash."

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The victim's identity was withheld pending family notification. The crash was under investigation.

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