Summary of Incident

On 04/06/2026 at approximately 8:19 PM, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was walking and pushing a bicycle in the #1 lane of northbound US-395, just north of the Vista Point.

A 2017 Toyota Prius traveling northbound in the same lane struck the pedestrian, causing him to be propelled into a dirt and rock embankment. The pedestrian sustained immediate major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by personnel from the California Highway Patrol Bishop Area and Mono County Sheriff’s Office.

Next Steps & Contact Information

• Identification: The identity of the deceased will be released through Brune Mortuary Office following next-of-kin notification.

• Investigation: The crash is currently under investigation by the CHP Bishop Area.

• Contact: Anyone with information is encouraged to call Officer Lopez at (760) 872-5150.

Persons Involved

Party 1 (Pedestrian)

• Name: Pending Notification

• Age: 34

• Injury: Fatal

• Note: Was walking and pushing a bicycle in the #1 lane.

Party 2 (Driver)

• Name: Alexandria Lopez

• Age: 23

• Residence: Murrieta, CA

• Vehicle: 2017 Toyota Prius

• Injury: Minor

Party 2 (Passenger)

• Name: Uriel Murguia

• Age: 24

• Residence: Mammoth Lakes, CA

• Vehicle: 2017 Toyota Prius

• Injury: Minor

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Summary of Incident

On April 6, 2026, at approximately 8:19 PM, a pedestrian was walking while pushing a bicycle in the #1 lane of northbound US-395, just north of the Vista Point. A 2017 Toyota Prius traveling northbound in the same lane struck the pedestrian, propelling him into a dirt and rock embankment.

The pedestrian sustained immediate major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by personnel from the California Highway Patrol Bishop Area and the Mono County Sheriff’s Office.

Additional Information

• Identification: The identity of the pedestrian will be released through the Brune Mortuary Office once next of kin have been notified.

• Investigation: The collision is under investigation by the CHP Bishop Area.

• Public Tip Line: Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Lopez at (760) 872-5150.