8-Year-Old Boy Killed in Bicycle Accident near Oso Parkway

COTO DE CAZA, CA (September 12, 2022) – Thursday morning, a bicycle accident on Coto de Caza Drive claimed the life of Bradley Rofer.

The collision took place at around 7:25 a.m., in the area of Oso Parkway and Coto de Caza Drive.

According to the California Highway Patrol, an eastbound 1999 white Ford F-150 attempted to turn left onto northbound Coto de Caza Drive. The truck then collided with Bradley as he rode his bike across the crosswalk. Despite wearing a helmet, the boy suffered serious injuries.

The driver of the truck pulled over and waited for authorities to arrive at the scene.

Emergency personnel arrived shortly after and rushed Rofer to Mission hospital in critical condition. After spending several days at the hospital, the Rofer family decided to take Bradley Rofer off of life-support.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page was made to help his family with the funeral expenses.


No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The team at Sweet James sends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Bradley Rofer.


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