A bicyclist was struck by two cars and killed in Fullerton on Monday night, and while one motorist stayed and cooperated, police are now searching for the other driver involved.
According to the Fullerton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of South Euclid Street and West Orangethorpe Avenue regarding a subject down in the roadway just after 8 p.m.
When they arrived, they located a female and a bicycle in the eastbound lanes of Orangethorpe at Jefferson Avenue. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by Fullerton Fire Department paramedics; her identity has yet to be released by the Orange County Coroner's Office.
"Preliminary investigations indicate that the female was walking with her bicycle in the number one eastbound lane of West Orangethorpe when she was struck," Fullerton police said. "During the investigation, [officials] learned the female had been struck by a second vehicle after the initial collision."
The 32-year-old Westminster resident behind the wheel of a 2003 Lexus RX 300, which was the first vehicle to strike the woman, remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
Police are now searching for the driver of the second vehicle to strike the woman, which was only described as a light-colored pickup truck.
It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were factors in the collisions, law enforcement officials said.
Investigators are seeking further information on the incident and are asking anyone who may have witnessed either collision to contact FPD Traffic Accident Investigator Feaster by calling 714-738-6812 or emailing jfeaster@fullertonpd.org
Anonymous tips can be provided by calling 1-855-847-6247 or visiting www.occrimestoppers.org