Charges Filed Against Healdsburg Man In Cyclist's Death: CHP

SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- A Healdsburg man will be arraigned on a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge Friday in connection with a collision with a bicyclist last year. Courtney Rudin, 74, allegedly collided with bicycle rider Amy Suyama, 55, of Sebastopol, on Eastside Road near Windsor River Road on Sept. 10, 2016, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Suyama was participating at the time in the Tour de Fuzz charity bicycle ride that benefits chaplain organizations in Sonoma County.

Rudin was driving a 2004 Chevrolet truck south on Eastside Road when he came upon a slow moving truck. As Rudin began to pass the truck over broken yellow lines, he approached Suyama and her friend Andy Dean who were riding north, CHP officials said.

CHP officials said at the time that they did not know whether Rudin struck the bicycle or if Suyama lost control of the bike and fell onto the roadway.

She was responsive when she was taken to a hospital, but her condition deteriorated and she died around 11:50 a.m.

• Cyclist Killed In Weekend Tour De Fuzz Ride Identified

Rudin's arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday in Sonoma County Superior Court, Chief Deputy District Attorney Brian Staebell said.

By Bay City News Service

Image via Shutterstock