It’s been a bad first half of year for bicyclists in San Diego County.
And the second half isn’t starting any better.
Multiple sources are reporting that a man was killed riding a bicycle across a Lakeside highway Friday afternoon, just the latest in a toll that’s taken more than one life a month since the first of the year.
The victim, identified only as a 52-year old man, was crossing SR-67 on his bike, traveling west across the southbound lanes when he was struck by a 31-year old Lakeside man driving a small Chevrolet SUV.
The crash occurred around 3:45 pm Friday, at SR-67 north of Mapleview Street.
The victim died at the scene.
The driver remained following the crash, and police do not believe he was under the influence. However, there’s no explanation offered for why he was unable to avoid the victim as he crossed the road.
Hopefully, that will be explained going forward.
Anyone with information is urged to call Lakeside Police Officer Jared Grieshaber at 619/401-2000
This is at least the 27th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the eighth that I’m aware of already this year in San Diego County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
