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Huntington Beach, CA (April 28, 2026) – A 70-year-old cyclist was killed following a collision with a vehicle on Pacific Coast Hwy near Newland St in Huntington Beach.
The crash occurred just before noon on Sunday, April 27. Emergency units responded after reports of a cyclist down in the roadway north of Newland St. Responding officers located the cyclist unconscious in the roadway, and paramedics attempted life-saving measures. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said the cyclist was traveling southbound on Pacific Coast Hwy and began merging into traffic to make an eastbound turn onto Newland St. At that time, he collided with a Subaru Impreza also traveling southbound on the highway.
The driver of the Subaru, a 20-year-old Huntington Beach resident, was not injured. Authorities said he cooperated with investigators, and impairment does not appear to be a factor. The identities of both individuals have not been released.
The Huntington Beach Police Department’s Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team is handling the case. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our condolences go out to the victim’s loved ones.
What Investigators Typically Review in Bicycle vs. Vehicle Collisions
In crashes involving cyclists and vehicles, investigators often focus on movement patterns just before impact. This includes lane position, turning actions, and how each party entered the roadway.
Road conditions and traffic flow are also reviewed. Busy corridors with multiple lanes and turning points can create situations where cyclists and drivers have overlapping paths.
Witness statements and any available video footage can help clarify how the collision occurred. These details are often used to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the impact.
