Crime & Safety
Cyclist Dies In Fall From Santa Cruz Cliff
The fatal crash was Friday evening, officials said.
SANTA CRUZ, CA — A male bicyclist died Friday after he plummeted over a cliff in Santa Cruz along West Cliff Drive and David Way, according to authorities.
Police and fire department crews were called about 7:45 p.m. and found the injured man below the cliff's edge, the Santa Cruz Police Department said.
Medical aid was given, however, the cyclist subsequently was pronounced deceased, the agency said.
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The man's name was not released by officials.
No foul play is suspected in the fatal accident, and the Santa Cruz police are investigating it as a solo-bicyclist collision. Any witnesses are asked to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Section at 831-471-1131 or 831-420-5820.
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