Bicyclist hit, killed on I-5 in Stockton

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

STOCKTON, Calif. — A bicyclist was hit and killed while riding on Interstate 5 in Stockton Tuesday.

The California Highway Patrol said around 3 a.m. a man was riding a bicycle southbound on I-5 north of Hammer Lane in the #1 lane.

A man driving a Lexus was in the same lane behind the bicyclist going about 75 mph. The Lexus hit the bicyclist, pulled onto the right shoulder and stopped.

The bicyclist died at the scene. Drugs and/or alcohol are suspected to be a factor in the crash, according to California Highway Patrol.

The driver of the Lexus was not arrested, according to California Highway Patrol. The crash is under investigation

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.