[08-21-2023] Fresno County, CA – Male Bicyclist Fatally Struck by Big Rig While Riding His Bicycle in Calwa

The individual, believed to be in his 40’s, was fatally struck by a big rig in Calwa, Fresno County, on Monday afternoon, August 21, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the incident occurred on the sidewalk adjacent to Cedar Avenue, just south of Kaviland Avenue, at approximately 12:30 p.m.

The bicyclist came into contact with the trailer of a big rig heading south on Cedar.

Tragically, the bicyclist man lost his life at the scene, and his identity is currently unavailable.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Fatal Big Rig Accident Statistics

Occupants of trucks enjoy more excellent protection in accidents than those in smaller vehicles like cars. Research demonstrates that compact vehicle passengers are more susceptible to severe injuries or even fatalities in collisions. Trucks and large rigs have the potential to cause catastrophic accidents.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s data indicates that heavy vehicle-related fatalities in the US numbered 4,965 in 2020. While 5,032 fatalities were recorded in 2019, there was a 5% reduction in the subsequent year. Nonetheless, 71% of fatal car accidents in the US involve trucks.

In 2020, large trucks accounted for 8.9% of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes across the US. In California in 2015, collisions between trucks and cars resulted in a minimum of 90 fatalities. Texas and Florida reported at least 50 truck-related fatalities that same year.