An early-morning bike ride ended in tragedy today when a bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle on Dunaweal Lane near the Silverado Trail in Calistoga, shutting the road in both directions while investigators worked the scene. Emergency crews arrived within minutes, blocking the roadway as officers documented evidence. Authorities have not yet released the rider’s identity and say the cause of the collision is still under investigation.
According to The Press Democrat, the Napa County Sheriff’s Office sent an Everbridge alert urging residents to stay clear of the area, and dispatch logs indicate the crash was reported shortly before 6:45 AM. Initial details indicated a single vehicle struck the cyclist, and multiple agencies responded to the scene. Requests for immediate comment from the California Highway Patrol were not returned at the time of reporting.
County alert system flagged the closure
The county notes on its Napa County Alert Center page that local agencies rely on ALERT Napa, which runs on the Everbridge platform, to push out urgent notices about road closures, evacuations and other public safety issues. The portal links users to Everbridge for real-time alerts, though some updates require a subscription to see full details.
Why this stretch is risky for cyclists
The Silverado Trail corridor and nearby routes like Dunaweal Lane are favorites with cyclists, but they also have a reputation for serious crashes. The Press Democrat’s previous investigation documented multiple fatal collisions along the Silverado Trail and highlighted narrow shoulders, steady tourist traffic, and relatively high speeds as persistent hazards. Local officials have floated various safety upgrades over the years, yet riders and advocates say those improvements have been slow to materialize…