It was a not-so-romantic Valentines Day in Santa Ana, where a 33-year old man was killed riding his bicycle Friday evening.
Which means it’s not likely to be romantic for his loved ones going forward, either.
According to an Instagram post from the Santa Ana Police Department, the victim, who has not been publicly identified, was riding on south on Raitt Street near Myrtle Street when he was struck by a driver around 6:18 pm.
Despite the efforts of Orange County firefighters, he died after being taken to a local hospital.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Unfortunately, there’s no word on how the crash occurred or who may have been at fault. Or more importantly, how it could have been avoided.
The crash is still under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Santa Ana Police Detective K. Briley at 714/245-8215, or the Department’s Traffic Division at 714/245-8200.
This was at least the fifth bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the second that I’m aware of in Orange County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
Looked up the intersection(Raitt/Myrtle), there are newly painted symbols north/south of the intersection. The white triangles = yield? On north side of intersection(both sides) there is long white line w diagonal lines emanating from it? What does these painted symbols mean?
I’ve ridden near area many times. It’s not really a speedway for cars vs the main arteries(Bristol or Fairview) of the city. Tragic! Goes to show always be on guard.
New crosswalk marking what used to be an unmarked crossing- the shoulders help slow motorists and the yield line of ‘shark teeth’ are where motorists are supposed to stop and yield to pedestrians using the crossing.
A cyclist, not a pedestrian – and can’t bother saying anything about factors that contributerd to another death on the road.
Say his name.