Authorities, on Tuesday, June 2, identified Heather Maciel, a 44-year-old, as the bicyclist killed in a collision at an intersection in Tulare County, California. Accident reports from the California Highway Patrol revealed that the crash occurred at about 7 pm on Friday, May 29. The location of the incident was in the Blackstone Street and Prosperity Avenue areas of the county.

The crash occurred after a police chase involving a 30-year-old male, Barry Tarrell Dantzler. According to reports, Dantzler was wanted for a homicide that happened previously. Police spotted him on the day of the crash at Motel 6 in Tulare.

The officers tried to stop the suspect, but he refused to yield and drove off in his vehicle, with the police on his trail. Dantzler lost control of his car while speeding and hit Maciel, who died at the crash scene.

After the crash, the suspect got out of his vehicle and fled from the scene. Officers, however, located his whereabouts and arrested him.

The investigations into the crash are currently ongoing, though authorities are yet to release additional information.

Collisions involving bicyclists and motorcyclists often occur in the state of California. These crashes occur as a result of many factors linked to the riders and other motorists.

Some of these factors include negligence, DUI, speeding, and faulty vehicles. When motorists pay no attention to road traffic rules, it leads to avoidable collisions.

Accident reports also show that drinking under the influence of alcohol or drugs causes fatal crashes. Motorists must also ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before operating them.

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