This month just continues to go from bad to worse.
Multiple sources are reporting that a man was killed when he was apparently struck from behind by a driver as he was riding his bike in San Diego’s Black Mountain Ranch.
The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was riding in the bike lane on Camino Del Sur at Casey Glen around 6:50 pm Saturday, when a 50-year old woman headed west on Camino Del Sur drove into the bike lane shortly after crossing Casey Glen.
He died at the scene.
Police say alcohol was not a factor in the crash. However, there’s no word on why the driver went into the bike lane, whether she was distracted, or how fast she was going at the time of the crash.
Anyone with information is urged to call the San Diego Police Department at 858/495-7800, or cal Crime Stoppers at 888/580-8477.
This is at least the 53rd bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the 12th that I’m aware of in San Diego County; it’s also the eighth in just the last 18 days.
The victim has been identified as 60-year old San Diego resident James Osmus.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for James Osmus and all his loved ones.
Thanks to Phillip Young for the heads-up.
Like you wrote, it’s gone from bad to worse. My thoughts go out to the victim’s loved ones.