The luck of the Irish failed a man riding a bicycle in Coronado Tuesday afternoon.
And of course, there’s no explanation for how it happened.
Only what.
Multiple sources are reporting that a 78-year old man was killed when he was struck by a driver at Silver Strand Blvd and Tulagi Road around 1:30 pm.
The victim, who has not been publicly identified, died at the scene.
And yes, the driver stayed and tried to aid the victim; police don’t suspect drug or alcohol use.
The crash reportedly occurred on the southbound section of the divided roadway, which suggests he may have been trying to turn left to get onto the two-way bike path on the northbound side.
Although there could be other explanations.
Whatever happened, anyone still riding a bicycle at that age deserved better.
This the 23rd bicycling fatality that I’m aware of in Southern California this year, and the fifth in San Diego County.
Which means that someone has been killed riding a bicycle in Southern California every 3.3 days since the first of the year.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
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