Someone was killed riding a bicycle in Temecula Friday night.
Once again, there’s almost no information available. And what little there is doesn’t make much sense.
According to multiple, nearly identical stories, a bike rider was riding on Temecula’s Margarita Road, near Moraga Road, when they was struck by a driver around 8:50 pm Friday.
they died at the scene, despite the efforts of first responders.
The victim, who has not been publicly identified in any way, was reportedly riding outside of the bike lane on Margarita while attempting to cross the street.
Which doesn’t make sense, because it would be impossible to cross the street without leaving the bike lane, regardless of just where the crash occurred, which isn’t clear, or whether he was directly crossing the road or trying to make a left turn.
There’s also no word on which direction the driver was going, or why they were unable to avoid hitting the victim.
At least the driver remained at the scene following the crash, which should be a given, but sadly isn’t these days.
This is at least the eighth bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and already the third that I’m aware of in Riverside County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and their loved ones.
That is the trouble with initial reports.
Police don’t know much and teh reporter is on a deadline.
Then there is little follow up.
Too true. Too often, reporters just retype the police release, and never dig any deeper.