Barry Dantzler Arrested After Striking, Killing Bicyclist Near North Blackstone Street [Tulare, CA]

Barry Dantzler Detained Following Fatal Bicycle Accident in Tulare

 
TULARE, CA (June 1, 2020) — A bicyclist died Friday after being struck by a driver during a police chase near North Blackstone Street and East Prosperity Avenue.
 
The incident happened around 7:00 p.m. Officers spotted 30-year-old Barry Tarrell Dantzler near a Motel 6 in the city of Tulare.
 
Officers believe that Dantzler might have been involved in the killing of 37-year-old Heather Sloan, whose body was found by Visalia Police at a home on Thomas Court near Paradise Avenue.
 
As officers tried making a traffic stop, Dantzler failed to comply and led them on a chase. During the pursuit, however, Dantzler lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole before hitting a woman on her bike.
 
Unfortunately, the bicyclist died in the accident; her name and age were unavailable.
 
Following the crash, police arrested and booked Dantzler into Tulare County Pretrial Facility. Per reports, he faces homicide, home invasion and felony evading charges.
 
However, an investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information surrounding this crash or homicide, contact Detective Martinez at 713-4156 or Visalia Police Department’s anonymous tip line at 713-4738.

Considering this emotional time, we’d like to send our condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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