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Local Bicyclist Killed on Fairmont Drive
Timothy Bucher, 56, reportedly from San Leandro, was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. Authorities said the car had veered from its lane.
Bay City News
A San Leandro bicyclist died after being struck by a car in Castro Valley Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred about 9:40 a.m. near the intersection of Fairmont Drive and Foothill Boulevard.
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A 32-year-old San Francisco woman was driving a 1995 Honda Civic east on Fairmont Drive at about 35 mph when she diverted her eyes from the
roadway and allowed the car to veer to the right, according to the CHP.
The Honda struck a bicyclist who was also traveling east on Fairmont Drive.
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The bicyclist, 56-year-old Timothy Bucher, whom news sources reported as being from San Leandro, hit his head on the windshield of the car and landed in the roadway, CHP officials said.
Bucher was wearing his helmet but still suffered major injuries. He was taken to Eden Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, according to the CHP.
The driver of the Honda was not arrested, but the collision remains under investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to have played a role in the crash.
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