For the second time already this year, someone has been killed riding a bicycle in San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood.
But at least this time, it wasn’t a little kid.
According to multiple sources, a man was killed after allegedly riding his bike in front of an oncoming car early Tuesday morning.
The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was riding south on Fanuel Street at Grand Ave shortly before 1 am, when he attempted to turn right onto Grand and was struck by the westbound driver.
He died at the scene.
There are sharrows on Grand, which could have given him an illusion of safety.
However, there’s no explanation at this time why he turned in front on the oncoming motorist, although it’s possible that he may have gone into the traffic lane to avoid parked cars in the residential neighborhood.
Police said that alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Anyone with information is urged to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-888/580-8477; it’s not clear why they don’t want people to call the police directly.
This the 18th bicycling fatality that I’m aware of in Southern California this year, and the third in San Diego County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
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