Pleasanton Intersection Reopens Hours After Fatal Bicycle Collision

Pleasanton, CA — A fatal collision involving an adult female bicyclist and a car closed the intersection of Bernal Avenue and Stanley Boulevard for about five hours this morning.

The collision was reported at about 7 a.m., according to police.

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Deputy Chief Joe Testa said the bicyclist involved suffered fatal injuries and no other injuries were reported at the scene.

According to a statement released by police, the bicyclist was traveling southbound on Valley Avenue toward Bernal Avenue when she was struck by a driver traveling eastbound on Stanley Boulevard.

Police say the bicyclist died at the scene, and the driver is cooperating with the investigation, which is ongoing.

Pleasanton Police officials released a Nixle Alert asking drivers to use alternative routes to avoid the area during the morning commute. No other information was currently available.

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