Bicyclist Fatally Struck on Freeway Off-Ramp in Chula Vista
SAN DIEGO, CA (June 8, 2024) — A tragic incident on the I-805 southbound in Chula Vista claimed the life of a bicyclist last week.
Authorities report that the accident occurred around 7:40 p.m. on May 29 at the Palm Avenue off-ramp. Victor Keith Fields, a 66-year-old man, was riding his bicycle along the freeway shoulder when he was hit by a Toyota sedan making a right turn for reasons still under investigation.
Fields was pronounced dead at the scene, and the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled his death as accidental. The Chula Vista bicycle accident underscores the critical need for vigilance and safety on roadways, particularly near freeway exits.
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