Bicyclist dies after being hit by vehicle
- Elizabeth Larson
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A man died on Sunday night when he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Clearlake.
Clearlake Police Chief Andrew White said the fatal crash occurred at about 10:40 p.m. Sunday at Highway 53 and Dam Road.
White confirmed that the adult male was hit by a vehicle and killed while on his bicycle.
Late Sunday night, officers were still on scene investigating along with the help of the California Highway Patrol, White said.
The Clearlake Police Department issued a late-night Nixle alert asking people to use an alternate route on Highway 53 in the southbound lane from Dam Road to Anderson Ranch Parkway due to the investigation.
White said he anticipated the release of the victim’s name should take place on Monday.
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