CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake Police Department is investigating a crash on Tuesday evening that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.
At 5:45 p.m. Clearlake Police officers responded to Boyles Avenue near 26th Avenue for a report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, officers found the collision involved a Toyota Tundra and a bicycle, police said.
The bicyclist, who police said was a male in his late 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
As a result of the investigation and based upon probable cause, officers arrested Johnny Leon-Rojas, 18, of Clearlake for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
Leon-Rojas was booked into the Lake County Jail, where he remained in custody early Wednesday.
He is due to appear in court on Thursday, according to his booking records.
If you witnessed the collision, please contact Sgt. Michael Perreault by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 707-994-8251.
Clearlake Police investigate crash that killed bicyclist
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