Sutter Health employee dies after Davis bike collision with e-bike rider A registered nurse employed by Sutter Health died following a collision with an e-bike rider on a Davis bike path, according to authorities. The incident occurred on Monday, March 2, 2026, near the intersection of West Covell Boulevard and Catalina Drive, close to Davis High School. The bicyclist, identified as 60-year-old Julie Veress, was pronounced dead at the scene. A juvenile boy riding an e-bike sustained minor injuries and is cooperating with investigators. Sutter Health released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss, calling the nurse a "valued member of our team" and emphasizing the profound impact of her death on the community. The hospital’s message extended condolences to her family, loved ones, and colleagues, acknowledging the tragedy’s emotional weight. Davis Police Department confirmed that officers arrived at the scene around 2:48 p.m. on Monday. The collision prompted the temporary closure of the bike path with police tape for the investigation. Authorities have not disclosed the boy’s age or whether he is a student at Davis High School. The cause of the crash remains under review by the police department’s major accident investigation team. Lieutenant James MacNiven of the Davis Police Department noted that the investigation is ongoing and that the circumstances leading to the collision are still unclear. “At this point in the investigation, we don’t know the context of the actions between the two parties that led up to this terrible and tragic incident,” he stated. The incident has sparked reactions from the local cycling community. Michael Shearer, a cyclist and minister at the Davis Bike Collective, expressed shock at the tragedy, highlighting the personal impact of such accidents.#julie_veress #davis_police_department #sutter_health #davis_high_school #michael_shearer
