Fresno, CA. – Bicycle Accident on Highway 180 near Cedar AvenueFresno, CA. – A bicyclist was injured after being struck by a car in Fresno on Friday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the bicycle accident happened on Highway 180 near Cedar Avenue.
A bicyclist was reportedly struck by a car in unclear circumstances.
The bicyclist was injured in the accident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Traffic collisions remain a significant concern across California. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the state recorded 4,061 traffic-related fatalities in 2023, underscoring the ongoing risks on California roadways. Data from the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) shows that rural highways, including state routes like SR-168, account for a substantial number of serious injury crashes each year due to higher speeds and limited escape routes.