Man riding bicycle struck and killed in Fresno by pickup truck, police say
A man was struck and killed while riding a bicycle in central Fresno early Saturday.
Police responded to the vehicle versus pedestrian call about 2:55 a.m. at Weber and Floradora avenues, just east of Golden State Boulevard and Highway 99.
The man on the bike, identified Sunday as 38-year-old Alex Valles, died at the scene, Fresno Police Lt. Richard Tucker said. The initial investigation shows the Valles was struck by a pickup truck traveling southbound on Weber Avenue.
Tucker said alcohol and drugs did not appear to be a factor in the collision. The driver of the pickup remained at the scene of the crash and was not arrested, Tucker said.
The investigation is ongoing. Tucker said it is not yet clear who was at fault, or whether the cyclist was in the roadway when he was struck.
This story was originally published February 27, 2021 at 9:36 AM.
