Hit and Run Collision Kills Bicyclist Near Covelo
Press release from the California Highway Patrol:
On January 21, 2019, at approximately 6:02PM, an officer with the Round Valley Tribal Police was driving on SR-162 (Mendocino Pass Road), when he noticed a bicycle on the shoulder which had collision damage to it. The officer stopped to investigate and found the male rider, deceased near the bicycle. Officers from the California Highway Patrol were summoned to the scene and determined that the bicyclist was struck by a vehicle, which subsequently fled the scene. The suspect is believed to have fled the scene, eastbound on SR-162 (Mendocino Pass Road).
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office responded to handle the coroner’s report. Personnel from Cal-Fire and the Round Valley Tribal Police assisted with the scene.
The California Highway Patrol is requesting the publics help in finding the driver and involved vehicle. If anyone has information regarding the identity of the driver or the vehicle, please contact the California Highway Patrol, at (707) 923-2155.
UPDATE: Mendocino Sheriff Asking Public’s Help Learning About Victim of Fatal Hit and Run
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🕯Well hopefully someone’s conscience is bothering them.
Kym,
Is there a more exact location? That could be anywhere northeast of Covelo. 10 miles or so. A witness might recognize some unnoticed bit of information if the location was more precise.
I’m sorry. This was a press release and I didn’t talk to law enforcement so I don’t have any more information.
Yet ANOTHER, Hit & Run!!! When I said it was reminding me of a gaint sized game of Frogger it was NOT a challenge, to make it seem even more so!!! RIP to yet another unfortunate soul run down & left on the side of the road like so much trash!!! DISGUSTING AF!!! RIP to the victim!!! I hope the perp is found soon & punished to the FULL Extent of the law!!! :-[[
🕯At least the person came up and confessed.
Whenever I pass a cyclist I check my rearview mirror to insure they are still ok. Things do happen when mirrors clip someone or even a gust of wind knocks them over. I would never flee a scene no matter at fault or not. The cyclists don’t have metal cages protecting them. Have respect for your fellow humans.
WTF why doesn’t anyone stop anymore?
Wow! Gettin like oops, I’m outta here. These people don’t check to see if the guy’s alright, they check to see if anyone saw them hit and then punch it
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Where was he found on FH7? Was he in between Covelo and Eel River Station, was he in Covelo, was he east of Eel River Station in the foothills. Hello, anybody home?
This is exactly why I don`t ride a bicycle. I like bicycles and have a pretty good one. However, I`m not going to play chicken with people in cars.
I agree. There are other safer ways to get exercise. And there are too many impaired drivers in this area to allow your friends and family members to make themselves targets for local drunk hillbillies, mindless meth addicts, stoned stupid Mr. Magoos, etc. We all know where we live. Riding a bicycle on a public road is literally risking your life.
I’ve ridden on Eureka streets for many decades, and I have never collided with a car or truck during those years, with luck having very little to do with it and more towards having a high situational awareness of one’s surroundings.
One can ride on many public roads, but many public roads have been built with only automobile traffic in mind, but that is slowly changing.