Bicyclist killed when struck by vehicle on Turlock's Lander Avenue

A bicyclist was killed in Turlock on Wednesday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Lander Avenue, authorities said.

At 11 p.m., the man was riding while carrying a box attempting to cross the street mid-block just south of Linwood Avenue when he rode in front of a vehicle traveling south on Lander, according to Lt. Neil Cervenka.

The 64-year-old driver could not stop in time. When emergency crews arrived, the bicyclist was declared.

The drive immediately stopped and has cooperated with authorities on the investigation. Neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to have played a role in the wreck.

The bicyclist's name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Any witnesses or those with information on the incident are asked to call Officer Mike Simbalenko at 209-668-6523.

This story was originally published November 16, 2017 at 4:08 PM with the headline "Bicyclist killed when struck by vehicle on Turlock's Lander Avenue."