It’s been a rough week for bike riders in the Inland Empire.
Just days after a man was killed riding a bicycle in Cabazon, another man was killed by a driver in Victorville Tuesday night.
According to the Victorville News Group, the victim, who hasn’t been publicly identified, was crossing Highway 395 near Luna Road when he was struck by the driver of a minivan around 8:56 pm.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, next to his mangled bike.
A photo of the minivan suggests the victim was struck at a high rate of speed, with significant damage to the front end and windshield. A street view suggests the driver was probably traveling at highway speed.
And yes, the driver remained at the scene.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Victorville Police Department at 760/241-2911.
This was at least the ninth bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the first that I’m aware of in San Bernardino County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and all his loved ones.
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