Eureka Police Department press release: 

On 01/28/16 at about 5:17 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to F and Trinity Streets in Eureka for the report of an injury traffic collision involving a bicyclist and a vehicle.  The bicyclist was transported by ambulance to the hospital, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.  

The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle, a 1971 Chevrolet pickup, was traveling west on Trinity Street with the right of way.  The bicyclist was travelling north on F Street and failed to stop at the posted stop sign.  The bicyclist rode into the path of the vehicle and was struck in the intersection.  The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.  

DUI is not a factor in this collision.  The bicyclist’s name will be released by the Coroner’s Office once the next of kin has been notified.  This is an ongoing investigation; any witnesses to this collision are asked to call Traffic Officer Tim Jones at (707) 441-4109.