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09-16-09, 03:34 PM
The cyclist was a friend of a friend, and I just found out this morning. :( (Sorry if this is a repost, I searched first).
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/crime/archives/2009/09/chp-fair-oaks-m.html
September 8, 2009
CHP: Fair Oaks man arrested after cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash
From Chelsea Phua:
A 32-year-old Rocklin bicyclist died in a hit-and-run crash Monday night and authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Fair Oaks man suspected of hitting him, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities said Thomas Sorci was eastbound on a blue GT mountain bicycle on Madison Avenue just east of Lincoln Oaks Drive about 8:25 p.m. when he rode into the path of a green 1993 Toyota Tercel driven by Marvin Hernandez, who was eastbound on Madison driving about 45 mph, CHP officials said.
Sorci was thrown from his bicycle and struck the roadway.
Officials said immediately after the collision, Hernandez stopped and removed the bicycle from under his vehicle before fleeing the scene in his vehicle. A citizen followed Hernandez and helped authorities capture him.
Hernandez does not have a California drivers' license. He was booked in Sacramento County jail on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and being an unlicensed driver.
Sorci was not wearing a helmet and was taken to Mercy San Juan Medical Center, where he died.
Authorities said alcohol or drugs do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash.
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/crime/archives/2009/09/chp-fair-oaks-m.html
September 8, 2009
CHP: Fair Oaks man arrested after cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash
From Chelsea Phua:
A 32-year-old Rocklin bicyclist died in a hit-and-run crash Monday night and authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Fair Oaks man suspected of hitting him, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities said Thomas Sorci was eastbound on a blue GT mountain bicycle on Madison Avenue just east of Lincoln Oaks Drive about 8:25 p.m. when he rode into the path of a green 1993 Toyota Tercel driven by Marvin Hernandez, who was eastbound on Madison driving about 45 mph, CHP officials said.
Sorci was thrown from his bicycle and struck the roadway.
Officials said immediately after the collision, Hernandez stopped and removed the bicycle from under his vehicle before fleeing the scene in his vehicle. A citizen followed Hernandez and helped authorities capture him.
Hernandez does not have a California drivers' license. He was booked in Sacramento County jail on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and being an unlicensed driver.
Sorci was not wearing a helmet and was taken to Mercy San Juan Medical Center, where he died.
Authorities said alcohol or drugs do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash.