Watsonville, CA – On the morning of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, a hit-and-run collision left a 51-year-old bicyclist dead, according to KSBW.
The Watsonville Police Department reports that the accident took place around 6:00 AM at the intersection of South Green Valley Road and Carey Avenue.
Police stated that a white 2000 Dodge Durango struck the bicyclist at the intersection. The driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. Emergency responders arrived and confirmed that the bicyclist had died from injuries sustained in the crash.
With the assistance of Flock cameras, investigators located the driver of the Durango. Authorities confirmed that the driver is now cooperating with the investigation. Police also seized the Dodge Durango as evidence in the case.
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the facts of the crash to determine what charges the driver may face. Police emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities ask anyone who was near South Green Valley Road and Carey Avenue shortly after 6:00 AM on the day of the collision, and who may have witnessed the crash or has additional information, to contact the Watsonville Police Department
Wrongful Death Claims
Even if a fatal accident doesn’t lead to criminal charges, families who lose a loved one can still file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide support to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
California Bicycle Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Bicycle Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
