Sometimes, there are no easy explanations.
That appears to be the case in Encinitas, where a man was found dead near his bicycle early Sunday morning.
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the victim was discovered lying in the northbound bike lane on South Coast Highway south of Chesterfield Drive, near the Chart House restaurant, around 12:07 am.
He died at the scene, despite the efforts of paramedics. He was identified only as a 48-year old man, although the U-T says he was believed to be an Encinitas resident.
Sheriff’s investigators report there was no sign of a collision, and suspect the victim may have had a solo crash.
However, it’s also possible that he could have lost control of his bike after being sideswiped, or been the victim of an overly close pass. Or just as likely that his death could have been caused by a medical condition or a problem with the road surface.
There’s also no indication whether drug or alcohol use may have played a role.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call the Traffic Division at the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station at 760/966-3500.
This is at least the tenth bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the second that I’m aware of in San Diego County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and all his loved ones.