The bicyclist who died in an auto-bicycle collision in Bakersfield, California, has been identified. Updated accident reports released on Thursday, July 23rd, named Michael Andre Hunley as the victim.

The initial crash report released by the Bakersfield Police Department placed the time of the accident at 9:28 p.m. on Sunday, July 19th. It occurred in the 1200-block of Chester Avenue. The investigators said that a vehicle heading south on Chester struck Hunley as he rode his bicycle, and then the driver fled the scene.

When paramedics arrived, they found the victim lying on the roadway in critical condition. Hunley succumbed to his wounds at the scene, and the medics pronounced him dead. The police described the hit-and-run driver’s car as an older model sedan with severe front-end damage.

The investigators believe that speed played a role in the accident, and they asked the public’s help in identifying the driver and the vehicle. Anyone with information about the occurrence should contact the BPD on the listed line.

Auto-bicycle accidents are not as common as auto-motorcycle or auto-pedestrian collisions, but they have fatal consequences like the two. Bicycle riders can avoid collision with motor vehicles by practicing safe road habits.

When riding, avoid wearing headphones, keep both hands on the handlebars, except when signaling, and keep both feet on the pedals. When in a group, ride a single-file with the flow of traffic, wear a bright colored helmet and clothing with retro-reflective material, and always use correct hand signals.

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