Someone riding a bike was killed by a train in San Diego over the holiday weekend, but very little information is available yet.
Which what usually what happens on holiday weekends.
San Diego’s CBS8 reports a bike rider died when they were struck by a northbound Coaster train on Washington Street around 3:25 Sunday afternoon.
The tracks were closed between the Old Town Station and Santa Fe Depot.
Unfortunately, that’s all we know right now.
There’s no word on the identity of the victim or how the crash occurred. However, a street view shows a full crossing gate, which suggests the victim may have ridden around it — if it was working.
This is at least the 33rd bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and just the fourth that I’m aware of in San Diego County, which compares to nine this time last year.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and their loved ones.
