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Bicyclist hit, killed by car in Lancaster

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LANCASTER – A man riding a bicycle died Tuesday night after he was hit by a vehicle in Lancaster, authorities said.

It happened around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6,  on Avenue K at Elm Avenue, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

“Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicates [the man] was riding his bicycle in the number three eastbound lane of Avenue K… “a very dark section of roadway,” the news release states.

Marzette Alexander of Palmdale was driving a vehicle eastbound on Avenue K, and she did not see the bicyclist because he was wearing dark clothing and riding a black bicycle without reflectors or lights “during hours of darkness,” according to the news release.

Alexander’s vehicle struck the bicyclist from behind, and he was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital where he died from his injuries. His name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.

“Neither speed nor impairment appear to be a factor in the collision,” the news release states.

Lancaster Station traffic investigators are seeking witnesses to this collision. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466.

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6 comments for "Bicyclist hit, killed by car in Lancaster"

  1. I know who this was. He was a dear friend and you should be ashamed for talking about any other human being like that. He couldn’t afford all the bicycle gear you guys are talking about. He was too busy giving to everyone and everything else that needed something. How about you just keep your ignorance to yourselfs, if you have nothing good to say, please I’ll ask in the most nice way I can right now. Hold your tongue? This was MY FAMILY.

  2. I ride my bicycle alot. I do wear high visability clothing and a high visability helmet. A few years back I used to bike during the really late hours in the summer. But I have lights and reflectors. Riding at night with dark clothes and bike makes a bad mistake. But then again card need to respect bikes too. I was hit in 2016 and almost lost my life. So now I don’t ride as much as I used to. I suffer from PTSD. Cars need to stop driving in the bike lanes and maybe slow down

  3. I ride my bike in the AV; usually after work and school during the weekdays and mainly during the morning in the weekends; and surprisingly the drivers in the AV aren’t that reckless.That being said; this individual right here (bicyclist) was the one at fault, come on, common sense will tell you to not ride your bike at night; and if you need to ride your bicycle at night common sense, will tell you to ride while wearing reflective clothing, ride in the far right most lane (if no sidewalks or sidewalks in bad condition), and lights in both the front and back of the bike. I am almost positive that the victim was a homeless individual. Sad! but avoidable.

  5. “Marzette Alexander of Palmdale was driving a vehicle eastbound on Avenue K, and she did not see the bicyclist because he was wearing dark clothing and riding a black bicycle without reflectors or lights “during hours of darkness…”

    Biking after dark and not being conspicuous…