NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA - A female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a car on Watt Avenue in North Highlands on Tuesday morning, July 29. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Watt Avenue and Palomino Lane Alley.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the bicyclist was struck by a white Hyundai Palisade SUV while she was in the intersection. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the scene and provided initial treatment to the injured woman before transporting her to a nearby hospital for further care. The severity of her injuries has not been publicly disclosed, but the incident was classified as a traffic collision with injuries.
The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement officials. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, with authorities looking into factors such as right-of-way issues, visibility, and potential driver distraction.
The incident highlights the dangers cyclists face on busy urban roadways like Watt Avenue, a major north-south corridor that experiences a high volume of daily traffic. Authorities and safety advocates often remind both drivers and cyclists to remain vigilant, obey all traffic laws, and take precautions like wearing helmets and using lights to improve safety.