More bad news while I was out of commission this week.
Multiple sources are reporting that a 93-year old man was killed by a driver while riding his bike in Westminster.
Or maybe he was 92, and from Fountain Valley.
The victim was struck around 4:15 pm while riding at Newland Street and Bolsa Ave.
The man, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the efforts of paramedics.
For once, the driver stuck around afterwards. Westminster police said drugs or alcohol didn’t appear to play a role in the crash.
There’s no word on how the crash occurred, or who may have been at fault. Except that anyone who can still ride a bicycle at that age deserved better.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Westminster Police watch commander at 714/548-3767.
This is at least the 38th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and ninth that I’m aware of in Orange County — a rate of one every month.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
Thanks to Arthur W. Bauer for the heads-up.
https://www.foxla.com/news/koreatown-scooter-hit-and-run-donny-kim