Authorities identified 69-year-old Stephen Wright as the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday in Simi Valley.
The fatal bicycle crash took place on Sycamore Drive. According to the investigation reports, Wright was riding a 10-speed style road bike northbound on Sycamore Drive while a commercial flatbed truck driver was also going northbound.
At some point of time, the truck driver turned right and crashed into the bicycle. Wright was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Wright succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the truck remained unharmed in the accident.
He stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. According to the officials, there were no indications of impairment on part of Wright and the driver of the truck. No other details are immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
April 29, 2022