Tris Yasay ID'd as UC Davis Student Killed in Sacramento Bicycle Accident at La Rue and Dairy Road
Sacramento, California (May 27, 2022) – The UC Davis student who was fatally hit by a garbage truck on Wednesday morning in Sacramento has been identified as Tris Yasay, 19, according to a local news source.
Yasay was a freshman at the campus and was hit by a city garbage truck as she was riding a bike at around 8 a.m. on May 25, at La Rue and Dairy Road.
The circumstances under which the collision occurred were not immediately established.
Medics transported Yasay to UC Davis Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased.
Police are conducting an investigation into the incident.
May is National Bicycle Safety Awareness Month
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Pacific Attorney Group would like to remind every driver to slow down for passing riders. We also remind bicyclists to be visible, predictable, and safe on the road.
Here are some tips for drivers and bicyclists
Bicyclists
- Always wear a properly secured helmet. (Though not a requirement for over 18-year-old bikers, helmets are important as they, in the event of a collision, reduce the chances of sustaining a head injury.
- Travel in the same direction of traffic
- Use lights at night
- Always yield to pedestrians just like vehicles would.
Drivers
- Slow down and be careful while driving through intersections. Observe lane discipline and speed limits.
- Look twice for bicyclists before making a turn or opening car doors near streets or bike lanes
- When passing a bicyclist, always maintain a minimum of three feet of space, and also be patient when driving behind a bicyclist.
- Do not drive when impaired. Do not use your phone while driving.
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