Bonsall, CA – Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Big Rig Driver Suspected of DUI

Posted on December 16, 2020 | Written By: iadminlaw

Bicyclist Struck and Killed in Bonsall by Big Rig Driver Suspected of DUI

BONSALL, CA (December 16, 2020) – On Tuesday morning in Bonsall, a bicyclist died after he was struck by a big rig. The December 15 incident occurred on State Route 76 close to North River Road and to the west of it.

The time was roughly 10:15 a.m., according to Mark Latulippe. Latulippe is an officer with the California Highway Patrol.

The bicyclist had been riding in a bicycle lane on State Route 76, and a big rig–described as a Freightliner–which had been pulling a trailer, struck him from behind.

The force of the crash threw the rider from the bicycle. Responders arrived and pronounced him deceased at the crash site.

He was identified only as a resident of Oceanside, 58 years old. His name has not been reported.

According to Latulippe, the truck driver briefly left the crash site, and returned not long after when he found a place that was safe to turn the rig around.

The truck driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). He was identified as a Santa Fe Springs resident, 57 years old. The man’s name was not reported.

Investigators are continuing work on collecting details regarding the incident.

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