Multiple sources are reporting that a man was killed while riding a bicycle in Lemon Grove Thursday night.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was struck by a driver around 7:50 pm, somewhere in the vicinity of Massachusetts Ave and Westview Place.
The man, who has not been publicly identified, was rushed to Scripps Mercy Hospital with visible leg trauma, where he died.
The driver remained at the scene; investigators don’t suspect intoxication. There’s no word on whether he or she may have been distracted.
A street view shows bike lanes on Massachusetts north of Westview, which disappear without warning as the street goes from one to two lanes of traffic in each direction.
However, there’s nothing to suggest that may have played a factor in the crash at this time.
This is at least the 55th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the seventh that I’m aware of in San Diego County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
We are praying for the family and friends of the victim.