CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Officials have identified a bicyclist killed last week in Clearlake Oaks after being hit by a vehicle.
Zhuo Qi Li, 73, of San Lorenzo, Calif., died as a result of the crash, according to Capt. Chris Macedo of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
The California Highway Patrol said Li, attired in black clothing and riding a black 10-speed bike, was riding eastbound on Highway 20 east of Keys Boulevard at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21.
Li was struck from behind by a 2003 GMC Sonoma pickup driven by William Hartman, 68, of Yuba City.
Hartman told the CHP that he didn’t see Li before he hit him.
The CHP said Li, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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