Full Notification

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. — On Monday, 10/19/2026, at approximately 6:49 AM, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety received numerous 911 calls advising that a bicyclist was struck by the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) train on Rohnert Park Expressway. Officers arrived on scene at approximately 6:52 AM and located a 40 year-old male, who was injured from the collision. Police and Fire personnel administered first aid until paramedics arrived. The subject was transported to a local hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates the crossing gates were down, warning lights were flashing and the train’s horn was working. Witnesses on scene stated the subject was travelling westbound on Rohnert Park Expressway and disobeyed the flashing signals and gates.

Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety and SMART personnel remained on scene for the investigation, which is ongoing. Rohnert Park Expressway was closed for approximately 1 hour during the incident.

The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety would like to remind everyone to obey all signs and signals near the train tracks.

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