David Arredondo ID’d as Bicyclist Killed in San Antonio Crash at Somerset Road and La Violeta Street

San Antonio, Texas (May 13, 2018) – The man who was struck and killed by a San Antonio Police Department cruiser late Friday night has been identified as David Arredondo, 69, authorities said.
The deadly accident happened at about 11:45 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the intersection of Somerset Road and La Violeta Street near South San High School. Two SAPD officers were responding to a report for loud music.
SAPD officials said a witness saw the man, Arredondo, disregarding a stop sign at the intersection before the oncoming patrol unit hit him.
Officials said the officers were in separate marked patrol units operating southbound on Somerset Road when the first officer drove through the intersection and did not saw anybody in the street.
The second officer approached the intersection and struck Arredondo, SAPD officials said.
The officer, who has been with the department for four years, said he did not see the bicyclist until after striking him, officials said.
The bicyclist who was not struck showed signs of being intoxicated, according to police.
The officers were not responding with their sirens and lights due to the accident not being an emergency response call.
Arredondo was declared deceased at the scene.
Detectives with the Traffic department are investigating the cause of the crash.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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