A bicyclist who died after being struck by an SUV in Santa Barbara has been identified as Daniel Robinson, 54, a transient from the Santa Barbara area.
The crash happened at about 12:40 a.m. on Friday, July 5.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the SUV driver did not see Robinson before she hit him. He reportedly was not wearing a helmet or any lights or reflectors and was riding outside the bicycle lane.
He was ejected from his bike and died despite first responders’ efforts to perform life-saving measures.
The SUV driver was not arrested.
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