A 70-year-old man riding a bicycle was killed Monday morning after being struck by a white Subaru Impreza on Pacific Coast Highway just north of Newland Street in Huntington Beach. The collision happened in the late morning, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crash details
According to the Los Angeles Times, the crash was reported at about 11:50 a.m., and responding officers found the victim unconscious in the roadway. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene, and police said the Subaru driver stayed at the location and cooperated with investigators.
Statewide safety context
The California Highway Safety Plan describes an ongoing roadway safety crisis and highlights bicycle safety as a priority. It calls for a “safe system” strategy that combines engineering, enforcement, and public education to reduce deaths and serious injuries, according to the California Highway Safety Plan. Those statewide recommendations form the backdrop for local conversations about safety on high-speed corridors like Pacific Coast Highway.
Investigation underway
Huntington Beach police said their Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team is handling the case, and it remains unclear whether the bicyclist may have been impaired. Anyone with information is urged to contact HBPD traffic investigator Steve Flynn at (714) 536-5666, according to the Los Angeles Times.
What residents should know
Officials are expected to release more details as the investigation continues. Drivers and cyclists in the area should anticipate investigators on scene and use extra caution around the crash site. This story will be updated as Huntington Beach police provide new information.
