Because of last night’s breaking news, there will be no Morning Links today.
We’ll be back tomorrow to catch up on anything we missed.
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Three crashes. Three deaths. Three counties. Two hit-and-runs.
All in less than 20 hours.
A horrible weekend for the bicycling community finally concluded with the last of three innocent victims, who died simply because they rode their bicycles on Southern California streets.
Multiple sources are reporting that a young mother died after she was struck by the driver of a massive SUV in Carlsbad Sunday evening.
The 35-year old woman, who hasn’t been publicly identified, was riding an ebike with her 16-month old daughter when they were struck by the driver of a Toyota 4-Runner around 5:45 pm, near Basswood Ave and Valley Street.
She was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, and died the next afternoon. Her child appeared to be unhurt, but was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
At least the driver stuck around this time, unlike the other two crashes.
The 42-year old woman reportedly cooperated with police investigators, who don’t believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
Unfortunately, there’s no word on how the crash may have occurred. A street view doesn’t offer any help, showing a pair of two-lane residential streets, controlled with a four-way stop.
Anyone with information is urged to call Carlsbad Police Corporal Matt Bowen at 442/339-2282.
This is at least the 54th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the fifth that I’m aware of in San Diego County.
My deepest prayers and sympathy for Christine Embree and all her loved ones.
Thanks to Phillip Young for the heads-up.
