Coroner identifies bicyclist killed in Memorial Day crash near Roseville High
An 83-year-old Roseville man who was killed in a Memorial Day traffic collision near Roseville High School has been identified by Placer County coroner’s officials.
The collision was reported about 11:30 a.m. Monday on Berry Street between Tiger Way and Reserve Drive, prompting a lengthy road closure while the Roseville Police Department’s accident investigators examined the scene.
Roseville police have released few details about the collision, describing it only as a fatal vehicle-versus-bicyclist crash. Police said one of the people involved in the crash died but did not specify whether the victim was the bicyclist.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office’s coroner division identified the victim as William Swayne.
Swayne, a native of Reno, was well known in local cycling circles. A May 2024 article in Sun Senior News described him as an avid cyclist who led group rides nearly every day, “weather permitting.”
The publication reported that Swayne had organized rides ranging from 17 to 25 miles, often ending with a coffee stop, and had spent more than 15 years cycling. The story noted that he traveled to states including Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Florida and Arizona for cycling events and outings.
Roseville police have not released information about the driver involved in the crash, whether any arrests were made or what factors investigators believe contributed to the collision.
