![[05-12-2024] 52-Year-Old Male Cyclist Killed After Being Struck By Hit-And-Run Vehicle in Fountain Valley](https://ak1.to//Tn2Y.webp)
A 52-year-old male cyclist was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Fountain Valley on Sunday morning, May 12, 2024.
According to the Fountain Valley Police Department, the collision happened around 7:00 a.m. at Slater Avenue and Santa Maria Street.
Authorities stated that the 52-year-old victim, identified as Antonio H. of Huntington Beach, was riding his bike when he was struck by a vehicle. Upon the arrival of the officers, they found the cyclist on the sidewalk and immediately transported him to the hospital, where he died Monday.
Police said the vehicle’s driver veered into the bicycle lane, hit the victim, and fled east on Slater. The make and model of the vehicle were not available.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Further details have yet to be released by the authorities.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward and help in tracking down the hit-and-run driver who killed the cyclist. Contact the police at 714-593-4481.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
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