Davis woman, 60, dies after 2 bicyclists collide on bike path
A woman has died after a pair of bicyclists collided on a bike path in the Northern California city of Davis on Monday, officials said.
The Davis Police Department said officers responded around 2:48 p.m. to the collision, which happened in the area of Community Park at West Covell Boulevard and Catalina Drive.
When they arrived, officers and fire crews found both riders — one woman and one minor — injured. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The second bicyclist sustained minor injuries and is cooperating with investigators, police said.
The Yolo County Coroner's Office has identified the woman who died as 60-year-old Davis resident Julie Veress.
In a statement, Sutter Health confirmed that Veress was an employee.
"We are heartbroken by the loss of a valued member of our team following a tragic incident in the Davis community. She was an important part of our community, and this loss is deeply felt by those who had the privilege of working alongside her," a representative from Sutter Health stated. "Our thoughts are with her family, loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time."
Davis police noted that at least one of the bicyclists was riding an e-bike but did not say who.
Police said the collision forced a temporary closure of the bike path until law enforcement officials clear the scene. Police said the exact cause of the collision remains under investigation.