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Bicyclist hit, killed by car in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Police Department officers say the bicyclist was hit in the 6200 block of San Juan Avenue around 12:30 p.m.

CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A bicyclist died after being hit by a car in Citrus Heights Friday afternoon, according to officials. 

Citrus Heights Police Department officers say the bicyclist was hit in the 6200 block of San Juan Avenue around 12:21 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

DUI does not appear to be a factor in the crash, according to officials. Sylvan Road from Stock Ranch Road to Greenback Lane was closed around 12:30 p.m. and was reopened around 7 p.m.

No further information is available at this time. 

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