Davis Bicyclist, 71, Killed After Hit by Two Cars

A 71-year-old man was hit by two separate cars on the outskirts of Davis last night. He died at the scene.

The man, Terry Tanner, was headed south on County Road 99, toward Covell Boulevard. He was less than a half-mile from Covell when an Accura approached from the rear, striking his bicycle at 55 mph.

The cyclist hit the front windshield and came to rest in the southbound lane, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesperson.

The driver of the Accura parked his car and came running back waving his arms to warn an approaching Dodge truck that the man was in the road. The truck came through at 55 mph and hit the man as well.

It’s not yet known whether Tanner had a lighting system or any reflectors. One possible piece of lighting was recovered at the scene, but it’s unknown whether it went on the front or rear of the bicycle, or if it was functional. 

It’s also not yet known where the 71-year-old was headed at the time.

Drugs and alcohol are not expected to be factors in the ongoing investigation.