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A bicyclist was killed in a collision at the intersection of La Honda Road and Skyline Boulevard on Friday afternoon in Woodside, according to a statement from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s office.
The bicyclist was hit by a person driving a pickup truck at what is often called “the four corners” intersection near Alice’s Restaurant. The driver stayed on scene after the collision, according to authorities.
The crash left the biker in critical condition and emergency personnel provided life-saving medical aid before transporting the person by air ambulance to Stanford Medical Center, where they died on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.
“This is a heartbreaking reminder that every life on our roads is precious. We must all share the road with vigilance, respect, and care – for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers alike,” wrote Sheriff Christina Corpus in a statement.
The San Mateo County Major Accident Investigation Team is currently investigating the collision and the driver of the pickup truck is cooperating, according to the sheriff’s office.
Anyone who would like to submit information about the crash can contact the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office at 650-363-4911.
I am saddened by this loss, may the friends and family find justice and peace.
I arrived on scene with about five others this day. I saw the cyclist on the ground bleeding. It was awful. I spoke to the driver who was inconsolable and I explained it was only an accident he responded. He said I never saw him. I don’t know if the Cyclist had a light on the front and back? I did take a moment and stand in the intersection and look in the direction the driver would be looking up the hill from when the cyclist arrived. In fact, it was very dark from the shade of the trees. I am still trying to get over this accident in my head. It plays over and over again my prayers go out to Cyclists’s family and driver. I’d ask that all Cyclists on skyline or any streets in wooded areas to get a headlamp as well as a taillight.
Condolences to the family of the cyclist. A four-way stop sign at this intersection would help. As a car driver coming up 84 attempting to cross 35, I always find it difficult to see oncoming traffic; the angle is a bit sharp. Add the heavy traffic from Alice’s restaurant, and it’s definitely a place that would benefit from people slowing down and stopping at the intersection. Narrow winding roads + high speeds mean these roads will always be a risk for bicyclist; as someone who used to bike on them, I don’t question their right to be there, or for a need for cars be extra careful around them, but it will always be a risky place to ride.
Thank you for my brother