A man was killed riding a bicycle in San Diego’s Carmel Mountain Ranch Wednesday morning.
Which is almost all we know right now.
Multiple sources are reporting the victim was struck by the driver of Dodge Ram pickup while crossing Interstate 15 on westbound State Route 56 around 9:25 am.
The victim, who has not been publicly identified, died after being taken to a local hospital with major injuries.
The 33-year old driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators; there’s no word on whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
There’s also no word on how the crash occurred, though given the location, it’s likely the victim was struck with the massive truck at highway speed.
This is at least the 30th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the ninth that I’m aware of already this year in San Diego County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
