Atherton, CA – On the morning of Wednesday, May 7, 2025, a collision involving a garbage truck resulted in fatal injuries to a bicyclist identified as 30-year-old Dylan Taylor of Santa Clara, according to Bay City News.
The Atherton Police Department reports that the accident took place around 7:40 AM near the intersection of Middlefield Road and Prior Lane.
Taylor was reportedly riding southbound in the bike lane of Middlefield Road when a southbound garbage truck attempted a right turn onto Prior Lane and struck him. Emergency responders transported Taylor to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities confirmed that the driver of the garbage truck remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that drugs or alcohol were not factors in the incident.
Taylor was reportedly a football coach at Menlo-Atherton High School. His death marks Atherton’s first fatal traffic collision of 2025. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing.
Bicycle Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards bicyclists, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for bicyclists with whom they share the road and, if a fatal collision occurs, staying with the victim, alerting emergency responders, and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those who lose a loved one in a bicycle accident, filing a Wrongful Death claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and other related damages.
Should the at-fault driver avoid legal consequences, compensation might still be available through a family member’s uninsured driver coverage. Consulting with a personal injury attorney can help determine the best options in such cases.
