Cyclists share roadway safety concerns after bicyclist dies in Rancho Mirage New Year’s Day crash

A bicyclist was killed in a Rancho Mirage collision with a driver on New Year's Day. 

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department said deputies were called to a major injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist just after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Highway 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive.  

Deputies located a man on the ground and worked to save his life.

Paramedics arrived and took over the life-saving measures, but the man later died at the scene.

The vehicle's driver stopped and remained at the scene.

Some lanes at the busy intersection remained closed as crews investigated the collision's cause.

Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for updates.