Rio Linda bicyclist fatally struck in bike lane by hit-and-run driver
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Sunday evening in Rio Linda, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Kathy Ann Anthon, 67, of Rio Linda was pedaling south in a bike lane along Dry Creek Road south of G Street about 7:40 p.m. Sunday when a car struck her bicycle from behind.
The silver or gray car, possibly a Volkswagen, drove off south on Dry Creek Road. Anthon was pronounced dead at a hospital at 8:47 p.m.
Anyone with information about the crash can call the CHP at (916) 348-2300.
Bill Lindelof: 916-321-1079, @Lindelofnews
This story was originally published June 22, 2015 at 10:56 AM with the headline "Rio Linda bicyclist fatally struck in bike lane by hit-and-run driver."