Fresno Cyclist Killed in Collision with Van Identified

By Anthony W. Haddad

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October 3, 2024

A Fresno bicyclist, Robby Pokorny, 63, died 11 days after a collision with a van on Clovis Avenue, authorities said. (Clovis PD)

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A bicyclist who was critically injured in a collision with a van on Clovis Avenue has died 11 days after the incident, the Clovis Police Department said in a statement.

The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Robby Pokorny, 63, of Fresno.

The collision occurred on Sept. 18, 2024, just before 1 p.m.

A van traveling north on Clovis Avenue near Saginaw collided with Pokorny as he was crossing the road.

The van’s driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Pokorny was transported to the hospital with critical injuries and died on Sept. 30.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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