Well, it was nice while it lasted.
We managed to make it a full ten days into the new year before someone was killed riding a bicycle in Southern California.
That we know about, anyway.
That ended Friday evening, when a man was struck and killed by a motorist while riding a bike in San Dimas.
According to SGV City Watch, the victim, who has not been publicly identified, was riding north on San Dimas Ave near East Baseline Road when he was run down by the driver of a pickup around 6:30 pm.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he died.
There’s no word yet on how the crash happened, or who may have been at fault. Although a sheriff’s spokesman said it appeared to be “accidental.”
So, just an “oopsie.”
Even if a photo showed significant damage to the front of the truck, suggesting a hard impact. But at least the driver stuck around this time.
Hopefully, we’ll learn more soon.
This is the first bicycling fatality that I’m aware in of Southern California this year, as well as the first in Los Angeles County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
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