{"id":203757,"date":"2026-03-04T11:08:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/203757\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:08:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:08:32","slug":"one-bicyclist-dead-another-injured-in-davis-bike-path-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/203757\/","title":{"rendered":"One bicyclist dead, another injured in Davis bike path crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                <img class=\"responsive-image\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\"  alt=\"Police tape at crime scene\" title=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One bicyclist died and another was injured after the two collided Monday afternoon on a bike path in Davis, police said.<\/p>\n<p>The fatal bike crash was reported about 2:45 p.m. on the bike path near West Covell Boulevard and Catalina Drive, just north of the Davis Senior High School football field.<\/p>\n<p>Officers and firefighters arrived and found the two bicyclists with injuries. One of the bicyclists, a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0qh8pKjQ1TmNzVCtPyYRHwaXtA4AnfHXQwFLXbE2PVeJFhAP7miiYbmScEux9ycTkl&amp;id=100064757376816&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;_rdr\">Davis Police Department<\/a> announced in a news release.<\/p>\n<p>Police said the other bicyclist, a 16-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries and was cooperating with investigators Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Julie Veress, 60, of Davis, was the bicyclist who died after Monday\u2019s crash, the Yolo County Coroner\u2019s Office said on Tuesday. Veress was an employee at Sutter Davis Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. John Evans, a Davis police spokesperson, confirmed on Tuesday that the teen injured in the crash was riding an e-bike.<\/p>\n<p>The exact circumstances of the fatal bicycle crash remained under investigation, according to the Police Department. Evans said the Police Department did not have any further details to release about the circumstances that led to the crash.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this time we don\u2019t have anything further to offer except that we ask everyone to keep themselves as safe as possible when riding their bikes, whether on the road or on bike paths,\u201d Evans said. \u201cPlease wear your helmets, reflective clothing at night and when dark, follow the rules of the road and pay attention to what is going on around you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Authorities temporarily closed the bike path in the immediate area as authorities investigated the bicycle collision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are heartbroken by the loss of a valued member of our team following a tragic incident in the Davis community,\u201d Sutter Health officials said in a written statement. \u201cShe was an important part of our community, and this loss is deeply felt by those who had the privilege of working alongside her. Our thoughts are with her family, loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Investigators asked anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has additional relevant information to call the Police Department at 530-747-5400 or send an email to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/news\/local\/crime\/mailto:policeweb@cityofdavis.org\">policeweb@cityofdavis.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"summary gray\">This story was originally published March 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM.<\/p>\n<p>        Related Stories from  Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/profile\/239969303\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SAC_LS_2022_Rosalio_Ahumada.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Profile Image of Rosalio Ahumada\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/profile\/239969303\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rosalio Ahumada<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    The Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n<p>            Rosalio Ahumada writes breaking news stories related to crime and public safety for The Sacramento Bee. 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