On Wednesday morning in Atherton, a bicyclist was killed in a collision with a garbage truck, which marks the first traffic fatality in the city for the year. The incident occurred around 7:40 a.m. at the intersection of Middlefield Road and Prior Lane, as the truck began to turn right and struck the cyclist in the bike lane. The bicyclist was later identified as Dylan Taylor, a freshman football coach. The police chief announced increased patrols to enhance safety for cyclists after the tragedy.
The Atherton Police Department reported a fatal collision between a bicyclist and a garbage truck, marking the city's first traffic death of the year.
Dylan Taylor, a freshman football coach, was identified as the victim, prompting an outpouring of condolences and concern from the community.
Chief Steven McCulley emphasized the importance of safety, announcing that police will increase patrols to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
The investigation revealed that the garbage truck was making a right turn when the incident occurred, with no indication of alcohol or drugs involved.
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