Another day, another person in Southern California killed while riding a bicycle.
This time in Escondido.
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, a 73-year old man was killed when he was rear-ended while riding in a bike lane on Broadway.
The crash took place on southbound Broadway approaching El Norte Parkway around 10:25 Thursday morning.
The victim, who hasn’t been publicly identified, died at the scene after being knocked onto the sidewalk.
There’s no word on whether the 69-year-old woman behind the wheel swerved into the bike lane, or if the victim left the bike lane for some reason. However, police don’t believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
The driver was hospitalized for non-life threatening medical care, though it was unclear if she was injured in the crash or was treated for some sort of health condition.
Anyone with information is urged to call Escondido Police Officer Pete McCollough at 760/839-4930.
This is at least the 56th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the sixth that I’m aware of in San Diego County.
My deepest prayers and sympathy for the victim and all his loved ones.
