Woman Killed in Bicycle Accident on Highway 299 near Rocky Ridge Road [Burney, CA]

Bicyclist Dies after Struck by Elderly Driver on Highway 299 in Burney

 
BURNEY, CA (July 8, 2023) – A woman was killed in a bicycle accident on Highway 299 in Burney Monday evening on July 3.
 
The fatal accident happened shortly after 9:00 p.m. just east of Rocky Ridge Road near the Johnson Park area. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 38-year-old woman was riding her bicycle eastbound on the south shoulder.
 
An elderly driver of a 2015 Subaru Impreza was also traveling east when they drifted off the road onto the shoulder and struck the back of the bicycle.
 
As a result of the crash, the bicyclist suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
 
CHP officials said drugs and alcohol did not play a role in the crash and no arrests were made.
 
Further investigation is underway.

We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the victim.

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