KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A Kelseyville man who authorities said rode his bicycle into the path of a vehicle was arrested on suspicion of having been under the influence of drugs.
Kevin Richardson, 52, was injured in the crash, which occurred at 5:40 p.m. Monday at Highway 29 and Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP said that Richardson was riding his Specialized bicycle on Live Oak Drive, just east of Highway 29, while 41-year-old Kelseyville resident Richard Jensen was driving his 2015 Dodge Ram truck northbound on Highway, approaching Live Oak Drive.
Richardson was traveling westbound and began crossing Highway 29, near the crosswalk, against a circular red light. The CHP said Richardson crossed right in front of the path of Jensen, who had a green light.
Jensen saw the bicyclist and immediately took evasive action but was unable to avoid colliding with Richardson, the CHP said.
Richardson, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital by REACH air ambulance, according to the CHP. Jensen was wearing his seat belt and was not injured.
While Richardson was being treated at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the CHP said officers from the Santa Rosa CHP Office responded to the hospital and spoke with Richardson about the collision.
During the interview, the officers observed signs and symptoms of drug impairment, and determined that Richardson was under the influence of a drug, the CHP reported.
The CHP said Richardson was arrested and then released to the hospital for medical treatment.
Criminal charges will be filed against Richardson at the Lake County District Attorney’s Office upon completion of the investigation, the CHP said.
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Bicyclist injured in Monday crash believed to have been under the influence
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