Cyclist dies in the hospital after being intentionally hit by car, stabbed on PCH

Cyclist hospitalized after being hit by car, stabbed on PCH in Dana Point
Cyclist hospitalized after being hit by car, stabbed on PCH Photo credit Scott Burt

Dana Point, Calif. (KNX) - A bicyclist has been hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle and then stabbed while riding along Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point on Wednesday.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the incident occurred at around 3 p.m., when a motorist hit a bicyclist riding near Crown Valley Parkway, an act which they believe to be intentional.

The driver then got out of the car and assaulted the cyclist, stabbing them.

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where they reportedly died.

Authorities have detained the suspect.

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