In a devastating incident in Visalia, California, a 17-year-old girl lost her life on Saturday when a car collided with her while she was riding her bicycle.
The collision occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Riggin Avenue near Shirk Street, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
According to the police report, the teenage cyclist was traveling in the eastbound lane of Riggin Avenue when she was struck by a car. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries after being transported to Kaweah Health.
The driver involved in the accident stayed at the scene and is fully cooperating with investigators during the ongoing inquiry.
Law enforcement authorities have indicated that drugs and alcohol do not seem to be contributing factors in this tragic crash, as they continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding this heart-wrenching incident.
