Bicyclist struck by SMART train in Rohnert Park
Oct 19, 2026
(KRON) -- A bicyclist was hospitalized Monday after being struck by a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train in Rohnert Park, according to authorities. The collision shut down the Rohnert Park Expressway for approximately one hour amid the morning commute.
The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, reportedly
ignored warnings before being hit by the train around 6:52 a.m. Witnesses told Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety officers that the bicyclist was traveling westbound on the expressway as the train crossing gates came down, warning lights were activated and the train’s horn blared.
First responders found the man suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.
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The road closure impacted traffic between Country Club and State Farm drives.
Authorities are reminding the public to obey all signs and signals near train tracks.
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